Neither height nor depth, nor anything else
in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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The latest stories from around the Methodist Church featuring in the media.
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UK 'better off without Trident' say churches
Churches are urging the Government not to shackle the UK to a £55 billion spending commitment on Trident over the next 15 years. They argue that dispensing with nuclear missiles would be beneficial to UK security and our economy. The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church have launched a campaign – “Better off Without Trident” – which calls on the Government not to spend £26 billion of tax payers’ money on replacing the country’s nuclear submarines.
Ekklesia
17 February 2012
Winchelsea Village Voice
Tomorrow morning (18th February) there will be a gathering at the Methodist Chapel to welcome the Rev. Peggy Heim who will be talking on ‘Women Preachers in early Methodism’. Both men and women are, of course, welcome to attend and coffee will be served from 10 am for a 10.30 am start.
Rye and Battle Observer
17 February 2012
Churches say UK would be better off without Trident 
The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church are calling upon the Government to ditch its Trident nuclear weapons.
Christian Today
15 February 2012
British Christians say no to nukes
Baptists and other Christian leaders in the United Kingdom are urging the government to scrap plans to replace its fleet of nuclear-armed submarines.The Baptist Union of Great Britain joined the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church in a briefing for the “Better off without Trident” campaign outlining costs of the proposed replacement of Britain’s nuclear-weapons system over the next 15 years.
Associated Baptist Press
15 February 2012
Axing Trident would benefit UK public services, say Churches
Churches are urging the Government not to shackle the UK to a £55 billion spending commitment on Trident over the next 15 years. They argue that dispensing with nuclear missiles would be beneficial to UK security and our economy. The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church have launched a campaign – “Better off Without Trident” – which calls on the Government not to spend £26 billion of tax payers’ money on replacing the country’s nuclear submarines.
Inspire Magazine
15 February 2012
Churches: UK would be "better off without Trident"
CND welcomes the 'Better off without Trident' campaign launched by an alliance of Churches today, urging the government to scrap Britain's nuclear weapons system. The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church have produced a briefing on the economic costs of Trident which slams the projected £55bn expenditure on running and replacing Trident over the next 15 years. The briefing can be viewed here: Better Off Without Trident.
CND website
15 February 2012
Cottingham Methodist Church Music Festival 'huge success'
Judges have called the Cottingham Methodist Church Music Festival a huge success. The event saw hundreds of people of all ages competing in classes ranging from string and harp performances to solo choral singing.
ThisIsHullandEastRiding.co.uk
15 February 2012
Museum's a slice of English history
Recently my husband and I visited England on a trip of 33 pilgrims from our Methodist Church to visit John and Charles Wesley sites.
ThisIsStaffordshire
13 February 2012
Stitchers sew up first anniversary 
A group founded to knit and stitch hats, scarves and quilts for good causes has celebrated its first birthday. The Lutterworth Knit and Stitch group meets on every first Thursday of the month between 2 and 4pm at Lutterworth Methodist Church.
Harborough Mail
13 February 2012
Demolition for Goole church 
Trinity Methodist Church is set to be bulldozed and rebuilt after leaders decided it’s just too costly to run. The church, at the junction of Boothferry Road and Clifton Gardens, has been without heating for the past two years, and last year a depserate plea was issued for help with fund-raising.
Goowle - Howden Courier
13 February 2012
Who's Maud May, and who planted her tree?
Methodists are mystified by the appearance of a memorial tree that has been planted in their chapel grounds. The tree is accompanied by a plaque bearing the name of Maud May – but no one in the congregation at Carnon Downs Methodist Church knows her.
ThisIsCornwall
09 February 2012
Alcoholic drinks to get weaker, says minister
A coalition of churches is now adding to these calls, after a study showing six in ten people feel excessive drinking is blighting their communities.
The Church of England, the Methodist Church and the Baptist Union of Great Britain, have all written to the Prime Minister urging him to consider strong measures to tackle “current levels of ill health and public disorder”.
Daily Telegraph
07 February 2012
Get Messy with Sprowston Methodist Church
On Saturday 11 February, Sprowston Methodist Church invites families to join them for a completely different kind of Saturday teatime as they launch ‘Messy Church’.
Network Norwich
09 February 2012
Guide dogs volunteer appeal
The Scarborough branch of Guide Dogs are holding an information morning at Westborough Methodist Church, Westborough, on Friday February 24 at 9.30am.
The Scarborough Evening News
09 February 2012
Push for weaker alcoholic drinks as UK tackles binge drinking
Doctors' groups, including the Royal College of Physicians and the British Medical Association, support the toughest option of minimum pricing per unit, as do a coalition of churches. The Church of England, the Methodist Church and the Baptist Union of Great Britain have all written to Mr Cameron urging him to consider strong measures to tackle "current levels of ill-health and public disorder".
Irish IE.
08 February 2012
Alcoholic drinks to get weaker, says minister
A coalition of churches is now adding to these calls, after a study showing six in ten people feel excessive drinking is blighting their communities.
The Church of England, the Methodist Church and the Baptist Union of Great Britain, have all written to the Prime Minister urging him to consider strong measures to tackle “current levels of ill health and public disorder”.
Daily Telegraph
07 February 2012
Arrows will swoop along for supper
Open for Coffee - The Methodist Church is open to welcome visitors and serve cups of tea and coffee to guests on Friday, February 10, and all are welcome to call in between 10am and 11.30am to have a chat with friends and neighbours while enjoying a cuppa.
Market Rasen Mail
06 February 2012
Gomersal Methodist Church marks its reopening
Members of Gomersal Methodist Church, known as ‘Pork Pie chapel’ due to its circular shape, will hold their first service tomorrow following the completion of the 14 month-long project.
Telegraph and Argus
04 February 2012
Share memories of Crabbs Cross Methodist Church
Crabbs Cross Methodist Church will mark its 200 year anniversary on May 20. Beginning in April, church organisers have planned a series of services and events including concerts by local choirs, a flower festival, barbeque, barn dance and exhibition of memorabilia.
Redditch Advertiser
03 February 2012
Name and shame church vandals
Wimblington residents are being asked to name and shame vandals who have caused damage in a church memorial garden. Users of the community-created garden behind the Methodist Church on Norfolk Street were distressed to see that someone had broken a stone seat and bent a metal archway out of shape.
Fenland Citizen
03 February 2012
Church investors join fight over excessive bonuses
Stephen Beer, senior fund manager and UK strategist for the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, said: “We want pay to be linked to performance, and we don’t want it to be excessive. As Christian investors, we also focus on the low-paid, which is why we encourage UK companies to pay the Living Wage.”
Church Times
03 February 2012
Burscough Methodist Church hosts pantomime Sinbad
Worshippers at the Methodist Church in Burscough were given a magic carpet when they arrived last Sunday – which was all part of the annual Pantomime Service.
Ormskirk and Skelmersdale
02 February 2012
Children invited to have fun getting messy at church event
Children across Abbots Langley are invited to try a new form of worship - Messy Church. Organised by volunteers from St Lawrence parish church and Abbots Langley Methodist church, the aim of the event is to entice children, parents and carers to have fun, be creative and enjoy a meal together.
Watford Obersver
1 February 2012
Serving up dinner for heart appeal 
Heart patient Amelia Scholey, right , who is organising 'The Big Roast' lunch at Westborough Methodist Church on Sunday Febuary 6th, as part of the British Heart Foundation's annual Red for Heart campaign. Pictured with Amelia is Anne Dargue, left, from the coffee lounge at the church, and Sharon Oakley, from the British Heart Foundation. 120313 Picture by Andrew Higgins 17/01/12
Scarborough Evening News
31 January 2012
Art festival in Brighouse will mark the Jubilee
It will take place at a number of venues across Brighouse including The Central Methodist Church, The Smith Art Gallery and Library, The Salvation Army Citadel, St Martin’s Church and the Civic Hall.
Halifax Courier
31 January 2012
Historic organ sounds last note
An historic organ has sounded its last notes in a church which has been its home for more than a century. Hurworth Methodist Chapel is selling its chamber organ to make way for an electronic keyboard because the church rarely uses it.
Darlington and Stockton Times
30 January 2012
Acle churches model Christian unity
The walk was led by Church of England Rector Rev Martin Greenland, Methodist Minister Rev Steve Cullis and Roman Catholic Deacon Rev Peter Glanville. Members of the local churches joined together to recite prayers outside the village branch of Barclays bank, the fire station, primary school, recreation centre, health centre and Herondale Care Home.
The Norwich and Norfolk Christian Community Website
25 January 2012
Wise Albert condenses life into a pocket guide 
This one time newspaper short-story writer has also just had published a delightful compendium of thoughts, musings and advice picked up during ten decades on planet Earth. “Why have I done it?” ponders the great grandfather, of Endcliffe. “That’s a good question.“I feel I have a lot to share with people. I was a Methodist minister for 37 years, and that meant writing a sermon once a week. I learned a lot doing that which I want to pass on.”
The Star
24 January 2012
Just imagine if the Iron Lady had got the big call wrong
I sense that the share price of Margaret Thatcher anecdotes is peaking, so I’m offloading some stock. Ten years ago, the great woman came to lunch with a group of Telegraph writers. Determined not to ask a sententious question about public policy, I instead blurted out: ‘Is there anything worth watching on television at the moment, Lady Thatcher?’ She fixed her fierce blue eyes on me, trying to remember who I was. (On a previous occasion, I had managed to thump her on the elbow while making an expansive point, and she has been wary in my presence ever since.) Then she softened. ‘We enjoy the Sunday evening programmes, dear, especially those stirring Methodist hymns. But we find that even they are becoming a little wishy-washy these days’.
The Telegraph
24 January 2012
Religious leaders ask government not to penalise children
Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders have issued a joint call for the government's household welfare benefit cap to exclude child benefit. Many will also be joining the wider rebellion against the cap wholesale, and the major Free Churches (Methodists, United Reformed and Baptists) are among those who have focused on the cuts aimed at disabled and sick people in the coalition's Welfare Reform Bill (WRB), which concludes its Report Stage in the House of Lords this week.
Ekklesia
23 January 2012
Influential religious leaders praise churches and their congregations in Chester and Cheshire
Leaders of denominations, including the Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Rev Mark Davies and the congregation were greeted by United Reformed Church Moderator, the Rev Howard Sharp. Others taking part in the service included Dr Forster, readers from the Roman Catholic, Baptist and Methodist churches and the Rev Peter Barber, chairman of the Chester and Stoke Methodist District.
Chester Chronicle
23 january 2012
Councillor’s budget makes for happy Christmas for some
About 80 people who might otherwise have spent Christmas day alone were able to have a joint feast, thanks in part to a financial contribution from South Holland District councillor Gary Taylor. The ward member for Spalding Castle gave £400 from his designated budget available to hand out to worthwhile community projects to Broad Street Methodist Church’s Christmas Day meal.
Spalding Guardian
23 January 2012
New nominees for our Person to be Proud of
The chairman of Portadown Philatelic Society JOHN PROCTOR has served the community for many years. A stalwart of 1st Portadown (Thomas Street Methodist) Boys’ Brigade, he went on to be an officer in the company, and organised many of its activities. He still serves Methodism faithfully, through the church at Mahon.
Portadown Times
23 January
Special service marks Preston Guild 2012
Highlights include a religious drama filmed in the city called Preston Passion, to be broadcast on BBC One on Good Friday, and the Methodist Collection of Modern Art.
BBC News
22 January 2012
Demand for handouts doubles in Bicester
Record numbers of families are seeking help from the Bicester Foodbank. In the past three years the number of people visiting the organisation, based at the Sheep Street Methodist Church, has almost doubled.
The Oxford Times
20 January 2012
Homeless given a bed for the night in church
Homeless people will be able to escape the cold by sleeping in churches from tomorrow. A four-week-trial is starting, providing shelter in three Halifax churches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Dave Fawcett, chairman of the food drop-in run at Ebenezer Methodist Church in Halifax and co-ordinator of the Inn Churches scheme, said: “It’s exciting.
Halifax Courier
20 January 2012
Methodist viewpoint on ecumenical dialogue
As Christians around the world mark the annual week of prayer for Christian unity, we shine the spotlight on one of the oldest ecumenical dialogues, that between the Catholic Church and the World Methodist Council which began in 1967. The Rev. Ken Howcroft is the minister at the Ponte Sant'Angelo Methodist Church in Rome and until last year served as the Ecumenical Officer for the British Methodist Church. He spoke to Susy Hodges about the events taking place to mark the week of prayer for Christian unity in Rome.
Vatican Radio
19 January 2012
Reaching your goals 
Sheffield Beauchief Kumon centre welcomes new Instructor. Kumon Instructor Alison Morgan has taken over the Sheffield Beauchief maths and English study centre. The centre is held at Woodseats Methodist Church on Holmhirst Road, and is open on Tuesdays from 3.30-5.30pm and on Fridays from 3.30-6.30pm.
St Helens The Reporter
20 January 2012
Heritage grant for church hall in Longton
A church hall in Stoke-on-Trent is being refurbished as part of a wider £750,000 investment in one area of the city. Central Hall Methodist Church in Longton, built in the mid-19th Century, will be restored as part of a scheme to renovate the town's architectural gems.
BBC News Stoke and Stafforshire
15 January 2012
Linthwaite Methodist pets service
Cats and dogs were welcomed to Linthwaite Methodist Church, when the Rev Jo Archer-Siddall led the 'all age worship' animal service.
The Huddersfield Examiner
14 January 2012
Looking for something to do? Here’s our guide to what’s happening around the area
A range of activities including dancing, singing and crafts takes place at the Oak over 50s ‘Drop-in Friday’ at Central Methodist Church from 10am until 3pm. Refreshments available. Dru Yoga sessions are held at Roomfield House on Tuesdays at 2pm. For more information, call 01706 813969.
Todmorden News
12 January 2012
Honours for our unsung heroes
Those who received a certificate this year were Keith Sheldon for his 65 years dedicated to Darley Dale Brass Band; local character Ken Forbes for his dog-walking work; Doreen Britland’s work for the Bank Road Methodist Church.
Matlock Mecury
12 January 2012
Puppet training offered at N Walsham church
North Walsham Methodist Church will be hosting a Puppet Training Day later this month, and anyone with an interest in puppets is welcome to attend.
North Norfolk Network
12 January 2012
Methodists losing faith in Fiji 
Methodist minister Reverend Tevita Nawadra Banivanua had every reason to hope that 2012 was to be the beginning of a new period of rapprochement between his church and Fiji's military regime.
The Sydney Morning Herald
12 January 2012
Methodist Church conference to go ahead during school holidays
The Methodist Church of Fiji is planning on holding their annual church conference during the August school holidays.
FijiVillage.com
12 January 2012
Parishioners' joy at new church
Parishioners celebrated earlier this year when they reached their £330,000 target to revamp the Grove Methodist Church in Main Street for worshippers and community groups.
The Oxford Mail
10 January 2012
New Temporary Venue for Neston Civic Society
Neston Civic Society are holding their first public meeting in 2012 in a new venue - Neston Methodist Church, Park Street, Neston.
AboutMyArea
09 January 2012
Norfolk course shows new ways to do mission
Nearly forty people participated in the course from Church of England, Methodist and URC churches So what sort of people were involved in the course and what did they make of it?
The Norwich and Norfolk Christian Community Website
09 January 2012
Methodist Church allowed to conduct meetings
The Methodist Church has been informed that they are allowed to conduct their meetings but with a permit.
FBC
09 January 2012
Methodist Church meetings still restricted
Speaking to FijiLive Rev Nawadra said police have told the Methodist Church that they are still restricted from having any meetings after the lift of the Public Emergency Regulations (PER).
Fiji Live
08 January 2012
Christmas Eve Christingle service at Linthwaite Methodist Church
Linthwaite Methodist Church celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Eve with a special Christingle Service.
The Huddesfield Examiner
07 Janurary 2012
Haddenham Methodist Church helps the homeless
Haddenham Methodist Church donated Christmas goodie bags to Aylesbury Homeless Action Group last week.
Thame Gazette
05 January 2012
Longton's Central Hall Methodist Church gets heritage grant
The historic Central Hall Methodist Church, in The Strand, Longton is to be refurbished in as part of a project to improve the town’s heritage appeal.
Pits n Pots
05 January 2012
Methodist churches in Coventry and north Warwickshire saved in reorganisation
Methodists in Coventry and north Warwickshire have decided not to close any churches as part of plans to reorganise the way they worship.
Coventry Telegraph
05 January 2012
Methodist Church now able to hold AGM with lifting of PER
The Methodist Church will now be able to hold their annual general meeting with the lifting of the Public Emergency Regulation.
FijiVillage.com
04 January 2012
Memorial service held for 57 miners killed in Sneyd Colliery disaster
The memorial service had previously been held at Hot Lane Methodist Chapel and then at Hamil Road Methodist Church in Burslem, but both have now closed.
ThisIsStaffordshire
02 January 2012
Tributes follow death of 'inspirational' character Ron Davies-Evans
A Methodist preacher who was also a Bomber Command veteran, Wembley cup final official and champion fundraiser has died aged 90.
The Norrthern Echo
31 December 2011
Caring charity made it a happy Christmas
Organisers have hailed this year’s Christmas Care event the best ever after providing warmth and shelter for scores of homeless and vulnerable people. The annual project, which was held at Queens Drive Methodist Church, saw volunteers serve Christmas dinners to 58 people and offer many beds from Christmas Eve through until yesterday morning.
Swindon Advertiser
29 December 2011
Which religious group is most trusted? 
What religious group has the most trusted members? Roman Catholics, Methodists, Baptists or Mormons? It turns out it’s United Methodists. For Americans at least.
The Vancouver Sun
28 December 2011
Christmas Day baby is ‘little miracle’ for Cheshire church minister 
A Methodist minister and his wife received an extra special gift this Christmas when the newest addition to their family arrived three weeks early.
Manchester Evening News
28 December 2011
Rectory calls for more volunteers
Epworth’s Old Rectory has launched an appeal for people to make a special New Year Resolution – to lend the popular tourist attraction a helping hand.
Doncaster Free Press
26 December 2011
Celebration for church schools
A Service of Celebration of 200 years of Church of England Schools took place in Caistor Parish Church attended by pupils of Grasby All Saints Church of England School and Caistor Church of England and Methodist School, and David Clements, Schools Advisor for the Diocese of Lincoln.
Market Rasen Mail
25 December 2011
Challenge assumptions for Christmas, says Methodist leader
The President of the Methodist Conference has challenged people to push past their assumptions about the nativity story this Christmas.
Ekklesia
24 December 2011
Jack Dromey MP Visits Parkinson’s UK Coffee Morning at Erdington Methodist Church 
Jack Dromey MP and Community Activist Elaine Jackson visit Parkinson’s UK’s recent Coffee Morning at Erdington Methodist Church
Jack Dromney MP website
23 December 2011
Scartho church is refurbished to celebrate 175th anniversary
Scartho Methodist Church has undergone a major refurbishment – just in time to celebrate its 175th anniversary.
Grimsby Telegraph
23 December 2011
Drinking problems 'near most homes', church survey suggests
More than 60% of people believe excessive drinking is causing problems near their homes, a poll by three of Britain's leading churches suggests. The Methodist, Baptist and United Reform Churches commissioned a Yougov poll which asked 2,132 people in the UK whether alcohol was causing trouble in their neighbourhoods.
BBC News England
21 December 2011
Singing into the record books
Carol singers from across the borough helped break a Guinness World Record on Sunday evening. Over 17,000 people from all over the UK sang Christmas carols at exactly the same time, beating the previous record of 15,000 people singing simultaneously for 15 minutes. In Enfield 160 singers, of all Christian denominations, gathered at Trinity-at-Bowes Methodist Church, in Palmerston Road, Palmers Green, to sing carols. The Mayor Of Enfield Christiana During joined the singers to help break the record.
North London Newspapers
21 December 2011
Creative Christmas
Wymondham Methodist Church has had an exciting time this Advent with the community involvement occasioned by a project based on the South American tradition of ‘Posada’.
North Christian Workers
21 December 2011
Prayers for North Korea after death of Kim Jong-il
The Methodist Church has issued a special prayer for North Korea after the death of its leader Kim Jong-il.
Christian Today
19 December 2011
Local carol singers join in world record attempt
Around 60 carollers gathered at Hayes End Methodist Church, in Uxbridge Road, to sing a range of festive favourites - Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful and others - in unison with 17,117 people across the country.
Uxbridge Gazette
19 December 2011
Haverhill Methodist Church shares festive joy
The annual toy service at Haverhill Methodist Church last Sunday saw members from the congregation bring forward new toys, which were put under the church’s Christmas tree.
Haverhill Echo
18 December 2011
Linthwaite Methodist Church Christmas activities
THE Rev Jo Archer-Sidall and family lit the third candle of 'Joy' of the Advent Ring at Linthwaite Methodist Church last Sunday. The Rev Jo led worship at the Annual Toy Service, and received the gifts of toys donated by the Young People from the junior church, which will be given to deserving children.
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner
17 December 2011
Barnard Castle couple never without each other, even in death
A devoted couple who were happily married for 61 years – and who hardly spent a moment apart – have died within four days of each other. Mrs Bainbridge qualified as a Methodist preacher at the age of 17 and was presented with a diploma when she completed 70 years of preaching in chapels across Teesdale and Weardale. Mr Bainbridge held several roles in the Methodist Church and was a noted singer.
The Adverstiser
14 December 2011
Irish Church leaders meet UK government to protest over welfare cuts
The delegation consisted of Cardinal Seán Brady, head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Archbishop Alan Harper head of the Church of Ireland, Presbyterian Moderator Reverend Ivan Patterson and President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, Reverend Ian Henderson.
Independent Catholic News
13 December 2011
Somerset church aims to save with power from heavens
A Nailsea church has become the first place of worship in the town to install solar panels to help reduce its energy bills. Nailsea Methodist Church has installed 40 of the panels on the west roof of the church at Silver Street.
ThisIsSummerset
12 December 2011
Pensioner’s charity jump
Charlotte Wills, 70, took part in a skydiving challenge, which saw her jump 14,000ft, after organising the tandem jump to mark her birthday last month. Mrs Wills, of Ulverston, decided to seize the opportunity to raise money for a worthy cause and chose Alzheimer’s Research UK. So far, thanks to donations from family, friends and fellow parishioners at Ulverston Methodist Church, she has managed to raise £2,163 for the charity. Mrs Wills hopes to boost the total further as donations continue to flood in.
North-West Evening Mail
12 December 2011
Church prepares for Christmas carol world record attempt
Trinity at Bowes Methodist Church is one of many churches across the UK taking part in the attempt to get more than 15,000 people singing carols at the same time.
Enfield Independent
12 December 2011
Last chance to enjoy town's Xmas tree festival
The Orpington Methodist Church originally dreamt up the idea for a Christmas tree festival in January and had only expected to have about 30 trees.
News Shopper
11 December 2011
St Nicholas parade brings colour to Canterbury
The procession band included pupils from Simon Langton Grammar School for Girls, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Barton Court Grammar School, St Stephen’s Junior School, St Peter’s Methodist Primary School and Gravesend Grammar School for Boys.
Kentish Gazette
08 December 2011
Forgiveness play was unforgettable for church groups
More than 200 people came to see Christian Voices’ latest play, Forgive and Forget. The musical drama group went to St Michael’s, Christchurch Methodist, United Reformed Church, St Mark’s and St Peter’s churches. Rev Ian Wales, of Christchurch Methodist Church, said: “We were delighted to welcome Christian Voices to our church. As the new Methodist Minister here, I had never seen them before.
Bexhill-on-Sea Observer
08 December 2011
Music, light and fun fills the seasonal air
Sclerder Abbey held its charity Christmas bazaar at the Riverside United Reformed and Methodist Church and the Lions hosted music by the Lostwithiel Town Band and the Looe Valley Singers on West Looe Quay.
Cornish Guardian
07 December 2011
Airport chaplains gather at Leeds Bradford Airport for conference
The Chaplaincy at LBA was set up last year by the Rev Nick Baker, of Guiseley Methodist Church. Since then the Rev Richard Dimery, of St James Church in Horsforth, has joined the service to represent the Church of England.
Ikley Gazette
06 December 2011
Prisoners show off their artistic side 
Art from Wetherby inmates went on show at Boston Spa Methodist Church last weekend to mark Prisons Week.
Wetherby News
05 December 2011
Councillors shell out for Brierley Hill good causes
A grant of £5,000 was given towards a £7,750 project to construct a new disabled access facility in the church hall of Bromley Methodist Church, Bromley, Pensnett.
Stourbridge News
04 December 2011
Lancashire community knit Christmas tree
A Lancashire community has created an unusual centrepiece to a Christmas Tree Festival - a knitted tree. The 18ft (5.4m) tree at Poulton-le-Flyde Methodist Church was one of 46 shown at the festival.
BBC News Lancashire
03 December 2011
Methodist Church urges prayer on Dalit Liberation Sunday
The Methodist Church has urged people to pray for Dalits struggling under the caste system next weekend. The Church is hosting worship materials on its website to help ministers and preachers plan services around Dalit Liberation Sunday, which was initiated by the National Council of Churches in India.
Ekkelsia
02 December 2011
Sing your heart our during the festive season
Members of the Witt Studio Chorus will team up with the Reading Symphony Orchestra tomorrow for its autumn showcase. The choir, which is 100-strong, will perform a selection of well-known songs from a wide range of works, including Haydn’s The Creation and Aretha Franklin’s I Sat A Little Prayer For You. Also on the programme will be songs featured in Sister Act, The Sound of Music and Toy Story. As well as the orchestra, there will also be guest solos from, among others, Nicholas Buxton, Caroline Carragher and John Milne. The concert takes place at Wesley Methodist Church, Queens Road, Reading, from 7.30pm.
GetBracknell
01 December 2011
Mums are dropping in
Drop-in sessions and coffee mornings for people of all ages are being held at a local church. The fortnightly sessions at Thornhill Methodist Church are held every other Thursday and provide an opportunity for local parents to take their toddlers along and get together for games and gossip.
Dewsbury Reporter
01 December 2011
Portsmouth: visitors flock to Christmas tree festivals
The grand opening at 7pm on December 7 includes the lighting of the Isle of Wight hospice tree at St Mary’s, Brighstone. Hundreds of visitors will then visit St Mary’s, the Methodist Church, Wilberforce Hall, and Mottistone Church from December 8-11 to see the trees for themselves.
Inspire
30 November 2011
What’s on at the churches?
Buckerell’s Christmas Bazaar is from 2-4pm on December 11 in Splathayes. More details from Wendy Wayne on (01404) 850637. The annual Christingle service at St Paul’s is at 4pm on the same day, and the Methodist Church is hosting the “Big Sing” at 6pm, led by the Reverend Terry Harris and supporting Christian Aid.
Midweeek Herald
30 November 2011
Methodist Church set for make-over
Newbury Methodist Church in Northbrook Street, a grade II listed building, is set for a substantial makeover if plans currently before West Berkshire Council are approved.
NewburyToday.co.uk
30 November 2011
Police host Liverpool 'walk of faith' to church, mosque, synagogue - and tea
First, Rev Alan Fretwell welcomed visitors to his Methodist church at Princes' Park, where he outlined how he became a Christian in Zambia at the age of 31, and gave a summary of the main tenets of Christianity.
The Guardian
29 November 2011
Appreciation for concert
The next Scarborough Concert Band performance will be at Westborough Methodist Church on December 11 where they will be joined with pupils of Gladstone Road School choir.
Scarborough Evening News
29 November 2011
Cards for good causes on sale in Exmouth and more news
Local charity cards: Tower Street Methodist Church is holding a festive charity card shop from now until December 14. Cards on sale will benefit at least 25 local charities. The shop opens Monday to Saturday, 10am until 4pm.
Exmouth Journal
27 November 2011
Crosland Hill Methodist church raise money for Help for Heroes
Tea at three helped raise money for charity.The Ladies Circle Group at Crosland Hill Methodist Church organised a special tea event to raise money Help for Heroes and for the church.
The Huddersfield Examiner
26 November 2011
Volunteers chip in to pack boxes of joy
Christmas came early at Pewsey on Saturday as people of all ages gave up a few hours to join in the fun of packing shoeboxes at the 11th annual Operation Christmas Child gift wrap morning held in the Methodist Church.
Gazette and Herald
26 November 2011
Pay gap fuelling rising poverty
As organisations concerned about the damage that low pay causes to families and society, we urge the government to ensure companies publicly report their pay policies and disclose the pay gap between the boardroom and ordinary employees. The government also needs to act now on skills, apprenticeships, the national minimum wage and job security to ensure better life chances for children in low-income working families and better working lives for their parents.
The Guardian
24 November 2011
VCO Big Band tune up for show at Sandbach’s Wesley Methodist Centre
The VCO Big Band will be performing a concert of traditional favourites at the Wesley Methodist Centre in Sandbach on Thursday, December 15.
Crewe Chronicle
23 November 2011
Fylde Arts mid day recital season’s farewell to 2011
The last Fylde Arts mid day recital at Poulton Methodist Church before Christmas will be given on Friday by John Powell (baritone) and Russell Lomas (piano).
The Gazette
23 November 2011
Axiom praise Eynesbury Methodist Church
Eynesbury Methodist Church make a real difference to young people’s lives following a year of fundraising in aid of Axiom’s Young People’s Foyer, Paine’s Mill in St Neots.
Dash.com
22 November 2011
Shine a light for a loved one
Lights of love will be shining across Droitwich on Wednesday (November 30) when the annual St Richard’s Hospice Christmas tree lights are switched on. The special Lights of Love evening begins at 6pm in a new bigger venue this year as Droitwich Spa Methodist Church on Worcester Road hosts the annual showcase.
Droitwich Standard
22 November 2011
Puppet workshop at Abbots Langley Methodist Church
Families flocked to Abbots Langley Methodist Church on Saturday for a puppet workshop. More than 45 people, old and young alike, filled the church in Langley Road, to learn aboutpuppets and how to use them, courtesy of Peter and Diane Hellyer from One-Way UK.
Watford Observer
21 November 2011
Grateful thanks
I’m writing to ask if you can pass on a big thankyou on behalf of myself and the Chesterfield and District MS Society Branch to all the individuals who helped put on a Charity Brass Band concert on November 4. The event would not have been possible without the donation of the hall by Whittington Moor Methodist church, and the church ladies for organising all the refreshments.
Bakewell Today
21 November 2011
Archbishop Rowan Williams backs revolt against coalition's welfare cuts
Bishops across the country, backed by Rowan Williams, the archbishop of Canterbury, have condemned the coalition government's controversial welfare reforms, which they say risk pushing thousands of children into poverty and homelessness. The Rev Leo Osborn, president of the Methodist Conference, added his support: "The benefit-capping policy will lead to a reduction in the living standards of the poorest in society. It risks creating perverse incentives for families to break up: under this proposal a family with four children could be better-off if it split into two single-parent households."
The Guardian
19 November 2011
Popular Lights of Love evening moved to bigger venue
THE popular St Richard’s Hospice Lights of Love evening in Droitwich will take place at a new bigger venue this year.The special Lights of Love evening will take place at 6pm on Wednesday, November 30 at Droitwich Spa Methodist Church, Amphlett House, Worcester Road.
Droitwich Spa Advertiser
18 November 2011
Ormesby dancer, 21, opens own school in Saltburn
A young Teesside entrepreneur is opening her own dance school – at the age of 21. Zoe Bellamy, of Brooksbank Road, Ormesby, has launched the Bellamy School of Ballet at Saltburn Methodist Church Hall and will be teaching youngsters aged three and up.
GazetteLive.co.uk
18 November 2011
Puppets to come to Abbots Langley Methodist Church
Abbots Langley Methodist Church is to host a puppet training day. Visitors are invited to the event which will be held in the church in Langley Road on Saturday, November 19.
Watford Observer
17 November 2011
Taunton and Somerset Music and Drama Festival this week
The Drama section, held at Temple Methodist Church, is looking forward to working with adjudicator, Anne Newson LRAM, RAM (Dip.) and John Carrington MA, who returns to the event for the third time. A wide variety of ages and disciplines have signed up to the week-long festival, with hundreds of young musicians and six adjudicators are eagerly anticipating a lively week at the Queens College-based event.
ThisIsTheWestCountry
15 November 2011
Remembrance for the fallen
Queen Street Methodist Church also staged a Remembrance Day service which featured a blessing of the standards and wreaths, and a ceremony of the poppies, and was followed by a parade from the church to the lifeboat house.
Scarborough Evening News
14 November 2011
Touch of Class with Daniel Keen
This weekend the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, perform at the Victoria Hall under the baton of the world renowned conductor Vassily Petrenko. The orchestra will also be joined by guest soloist Kathy Stott. The concert starts at 8pm and tickets are available from 0844 871 7649.Tomorrow sees the Bunbury Singers performing at Wesley Place Methodist Church at 7.30pm.
ThisIsStaffordshire
14 November 2011
Christmas has come early to tomorrow’s Grundy-Fylde Arts mid day recital at Springfield Methodist Church.
The Gazette
14 November 2011
Kathleen King, 87, cuts ribbon for reopening of church
For almost 60 years Kathleen King has been part of the congregation at Sittingbourne Methodist Church. The 87-year-old was the first woman to marry in the church when it reopened in 1952 after being partially destroyed during the Second World War.
ThisIsKent
13 November 2011
Colne Valley district news for use E&C Saturday, November 12
A Very Belated Honeymoon was the title Mrs Margaret Moriarty gave to her talk to the Linthwaite Methodist Thursday Fellowship.Twenty-seven years after their marriage Margaret and Brian enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Australia and New Zealand, calling at Singapore on the way.
The Huddesfield Examiner
12 November 2011
Methodist youth take to Twitter for Remembrance services 
Young Methodists are harnessing social networking site Twitter to hold two services of Remembrance on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
Christian Today
11 November 2011
Remembrance Sunday commemorations on Teesside
Saltburn - Service at the Methodist Church, Milton Street, at 10am, followed by parade to the war memorial 11am.
Evening Gazette
11 November 2011
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services in East Lancashire
Assembly at the Cenotaph for a service at 11am. Followed by refreshments at Blacko Independent Methodist Church.
Lancashire Telegraph
11 November 2011
Kathleen, 87, cuts ribbon for church
FOR almost 60 years Kathleen King has been part of the congregation at Sittingbourne Methodist Church.
ThisIsKent.co.uk
09 November 2011
Church services for Sunday 13 November
Hawkser Methodist Church will have a service at 2.30pm on Sunday led by Kath Charter. Sunday school is at 10.30am.
Whitby Gazette
09 November 2011
Full list of Remembrance events across Greater Manchester
Central - Parade will assemble in Greenfield Street at 2pm and proceed to to Hyde Central Methodist Church, Norfolk Street, for a service at 2.30pm.
Manchester Evening News
08 November 2011
Temple Methodist Church 200 year celebrations
Temple Methodist Church, in Upper High Street, Taunton, wants people who have had any links with the church to join its bi-centenary celebrations next year.
ThisIsTheWestCountry.co.uk
07 November 2011
In good faith: are churches the solution to the housing crisis?
The Ambleside Methodist congregation, for example, joined forces to build a new ecumenical and community centre on Anglican-owned land in response to a 139% increase in local house prices, while wages only increased 22%.
The Guardian
02 November 2011
Fun of the fayre at Earlswood Methodist Church
All the fun of the fayre is being promised to visitors atending the annual Earlswood Methodist Church Craft Fayre this weekend.
Solihull Observer
02 Novembe 2011
BBC leaders give reassurances over religious programming, Songs of Praise
The BBC’s Head of Religion and Ethics Aaqil Ahmed has moved to quash rumours that Songs of Praise will become a multi-faith programme. Speaking at the Church and Media Forum last week, he said that Songs of Praise would remain the BBC’s flagship Christian music programme for as long as he was in post. Interviewed by Methodist minister and media chaplain Rev Tony Miles, Ahmed said that reports that it would be extended to cover other faiths should not be taken seriously.
Inspire Magazine
31 October 2011
Shoeboxes appeal launches in town
An annual collection of gift filled shoeboxes was launched on Saturday (October 29) with a special family fun day at Queen Street Methodist Church.
Evening News
31 October 2011
Christians seek tough action on tax evasion
A group of leading Christians and charities has called on the Government to crack down on the "widespread" practice of tax evasion to reduce budget cuts. Among the signatories of the letter, which will be delivered to the Chancellor on Monday, include the Rt Reverend David Walker, the Bishop of Dudley, the Reverend Leo Osborn, the President of the Methodist Conference and Alison Gelder, the chief executive of Housing Justice.
The Daily Telegraph
31 October 2011
Proud methodist fights for Fijians
A lifelong member of the Methodist church has launched a battle to support oppressed congregations - 10,000 miles away in a group of South Pacific islands.
Lancashire Evening Post
28 October 2011
Aston Villa ‘Who are You?’: Shankly was wrong about football
For Methodists, the Rev Leo Osborn is, as President of the Methodist Conference, roughly equivalent to Archbishop of Canterbury (though the church has no supreme authority). He lives in the North East but avidly supports Aston Villa, our opponents on Saturday. Leo may have regretted his instant agreement to be this week’s “Who are You?” guest when he saw how many questions we’d lobbed his way. We’re chuffed that he answered them anyway.
SalutSunderland.com
26 October 2011
Preston Central Methodist Church cafe reopens after refit
A Methodist-run cafe in Preston, used by over 1,000 people a week, has reopened after a £40,000 refit.
BBC Lancashire
26 October 2011
Parliament rally over cuts to youth services
Following the rally at Westminster's Methodist Central Hall young people are expected to gather on College Green to host a silent disco in protest against the cuts.
BBC News - Parliamentry
26 October 2011
Incredible sixties folk hero to make return
The founder of influential 1960s group Incredible String band will again appear in Barnard Castle next month. Robin Williamson, who is described as the “Godfather of psychedelic folk”, performed in a successful show in the town last year. He will play at the Methodist Church on Thursday, November 10.
Teesdale Mercury
25 October 2011
Church's fiendish idea puts happiness into Halloween
A North-East church is hitting back at the sinister and spooky side of Halloween by holding a bright and happy party. While children across the globe will be going door-todoor dressed as ghosts, vampires, or any of the many other spooky dwellers from the dark side, youngsters will be attending Cotherstone Methodist Church, in Teesdale, County Durham, dressed up as positive role models such as superheroes, fairies and stars.
The Northern Echo
24 October 2011
Somerset Methodist church marks 150th anniversary
Everything is set for the celebration tomorrow of the 150 th Anniversary of the Somerset Methodist Church.
The Royal Gazette online
22 October 2011
Tony breathes new life into music 
A Wyre musician is hoping to lift the spirits of locals by setting up his very own choir. Tony Brindle-Wills is aiming to keep Poulton’s body and soul in tune with his plans for the town’s first people’s choir.
Fleetwood Weekly News
20 October 2011
New venue The Dome to open in Liverpool
A 1200 capacity performance space is to open in one of Liverpool’s hidden architectural gems. The Dome, situated in Grand Central on Renshaw Street, in the heart of Liverpool City Centre is a former Methodist Church.
Gossip.Monthly.com
18 October 2011
Teddington Methodist Church members get fruity at charity plant sale in aid of Leukemia and Lymphoma Research UK
Teddington Methodist Church members Brian and Pam Kent were hoping to make a sizeable contribution to research charity Leukemia and Lymphoma Research UK with one of their popular events, as part of their church and community centre’s fundraising coffee morning and plant sale on Saturday, October 15.
Richmond and Twickenham Times
17 October 2011
Help us paint a brighter picture for class
Art lovers can brush up their painting skills by attending local classes – which could close down unless more members sign up. Tutor Philip Walker at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Immingham.
ThisIsGrimsby
11 October 2011
Christmas carol contest
Epworth’s Old Rectory, which was the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley the founders of a movement that went on to become the Methodist Church, has launched the competition.
Doncaster Free Press
11 October 2011
The Leeds church that changed with the times 
Roscoe Church in Chapeltown is due to mark its 150th anniversary next year and in preparation members have drawn together a book chronicling its history. Founded in 1862, it has always stood out, not least because of it was a Methodist (non-conformist) church in a mainly Anglican area.
Yorkshire Evening Post
10 October 2011
Dream come true as dying city mum ties the knot
A dying mum who brought her wedding forward after being given just months to live has tied the knot in a dream ceremony. Carlie Gamble said her vows to Barry Riley at Lonsdale Road Methodist Church surrounded by 90 friends and family members.
ThisIsGloucestershire.co.uk
10 October 2011
We need minimum income standards
The Family Budget Unit published ground-breaking research in 1999 which showed that the unemployment benefits of a couple with two children were £39 a week below a robust minimum income needed for healthy living; it was used in the setting of the London living wage by the GLA. Since then parliament has ignored the 70 NGOs – comprising charities, faiths, health professionals and trades unions – supporting our minimum income standards petition. These include unanimous votes of support in the General Synod of the Church of England, in the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, at the Methodist conference and at Unison's annual conference.
The Guardian
09 October 2011
Short Cross Methodist Church holding charity coffee morning
Short Cross Methodist Church is holding a coffee morning and cake sale next weekend. The Attwood Street church is raising cash for the Breast Cancer Campaign at the event on Saturday, October 15.
Halesowen News
5 October 2011
Ashford MP Damian Green became milk monitor for the day at a primary school. Mr Green, the Immigration Minister, took on the new temporary role at the John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided school to celebrate World School Milk Day.
Kentish Express
5 October 2011
Ebenezer Church to become housing
Developing a St Peter Port church into housing will breathe life into the derelict site, according to the leader of Guernsey's Methodist church.
BBC Guernsey
3 October 2011
Minister's daughter braves the seas to set record
A former management consultant who gave up security for a life of adventure is set to become the first woman to row across three oceans. Roz Savage, the daughter of a former Burley-in-Wharfedale Methodist minister, is close to completing the final leg of her challenge, rowing across the Indian Ocean, from Australia to Mauritius.
Ilkley Gazette
30 September 2011
Artist's portrait is accepted for international exhibition
A North Devon artist has had a piece of her work accepted for an international exhibition in London. Elissa Frohlich of East Down is among 110 artists whose work is featured in the 10th open international exhibition by the UK Coloured Pencil Society (UKCPS) held at the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster.
North Devon Journal
29 September 2011
Devon village gets top family-friendly rating
Winkleigh residents were unaware that their village was at the top of this family-friendly list - but they were not surprised. Graham Warmington, chairman of the Winkleigh Society and the village's Methodist minister, said: "It's a great place to live. It's isolated but with easy access to the beauty of both Devon and Cornwall.
BBC News
26 September 2011
Uppingham Age UK volunteer thanked
A volunteer who has organised weekly luncheons for a charity has retired. Rosemary Richardson of Colley Rise, Lyddington, has hosted the luncheons at Uppingham Methodist church hall on behalf of Age Concern Leicester Shire and Rutland for 20 years.
Rutland Times
26 September 2011
Hall is shortlisted for pair of architectural awards
Keighley's Central Hall is vying with the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatre for a prestigious award. They have both been shortlisted for the heritage section of the Institution of Structural Engineers (ISE) annual awards. Central Hall, Alice Street, has also been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects Northern Network Awards. The former Methodist Chapel, built in 1893, was last year transformed into a community centre.
Keighly News
25 September 2011
Orpington Methodist Church invites entries for Christmas tree festival
A church is inviting people to take part in its Christmas tree festival. The Orpington Methodist Church's event runs from December 3 to 11 but the closing date for entries is November 1.
24 September 2011
SIDMOUTH: Fundraising lunch serves up a tasty £440 for Samaritans
Members of Sidmouth’s Samaritans UK Committee held a ploughman’s lunch afternoon at Sidmouth Methodist Church and raised £440.
View Online
23 September 2011
Golden oldies get in the zumba groove
Berkshire Age UK’s first Zumba Gold session took place at Emmanuel Methodist Church in Oxford Road, West Reading, on Wednesday last week.
GetBracknell.co.uk
23 September 2011
Open day at the Methodist church
Members of the community are invited to see what happens at Kenilworth Methodist Church in Priory Road this Sunday.
Weekly News
23 September 2011
British Methodists launch appeal for Pakistan flood victims
The Methodist Church in Britain has launched an appeal for the people of Pakistan as the number of flood victims continues to rise there.
Ekklesia
22 September 2011
One of the country’s premier brass bands is performing at Harborough Methodist Church on Saturday.
Harborough Mail
23 September 2011
Marshside Road welcomes minister and St John’s Birkdale say goodbye to vicar
Wesley church restoration reveals statue of topless woman whose modesty the Methodists had covered for centuries
After having her modesty covered for years, a church restoration has revealed a statue of a topless woman. The small statue has uncovered in the church house next to the Priory Church of St James in Bristol, where Methodist founder John Wesley, who died in 1791, aged 87, worshipped.
Daily Mail
22 September 2011
Marshside Road welcomes minister and St John’s Birkdale say goodbye to vicar
Marshside Road Methodist Church welcomed Rev Jan Fraser as a new minister in the Southport circuit.
Southport Visiter
22 September 2011
Choir brings the sounds of Africa to Morpeth
The reception, which was held in the Mayor's Parlour at Morpeth Town Hall, gave Councillor Taylor the opportunity to welcome the choir back to the town and see them perform. He was also able to meet some of the local residents who have worked tirelessly to bring the children to the North East again for the tour. Whilst the choir is in the area they are staying with a number of host families and using Morpeth Methodist Church as their base.
Journal Live
21 September 2011
Are you up for the cup?
Macmillan aims to raise more than £8.3million from the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning across the UK. Organisations in the region are holding public coffee mornings with visitors free to go along. These include: Hetton Primary School; The Salvation Army; William Hill; Manor House Funeral Services; Thomson UK; Whitburn Methodist Church;
Sunderland Echo
20 September 2011
Free church delegation attending party conferences
A delegation of Church leaders and representatives from the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church, the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers),The Salvation Army and the United Reformed Church will attend the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences in September and October.
Ekklesia
19 September 2011
A moving tribute to New Malden minister who preached love
A Methodist minister’s grieving husband has paid moving tribute to his wife after she lost a brave battle against lung cancer.
Kingston Guardian
17 September 2011
Horbury Methodist Church Hall is the venue for a concert with the St Raphael Singers on Saturday, September 24 at 7pm. Tickets are £5 which include light refreshments from 01924 271014 or on the door. All money raised will go towards the church development fund.
Wakefield Express
16 September 2011
Hundreds gather to honour Jimmy
HUNDREDS of people gathered to celebrate the life of one of the most well-known and respected figures in Stoke-on-Trent's Afro-Caribbean community. Egbert Green, known as Jimmy, moved to England from Jamaica in 1959 to start a new life when he was 30 years old.
This Is Staffordshire
14 September 2011
A VOLUNTEER recruitment drive is being held by St Margaret's Hospice on Saturday, September 17, in Yeovil. The event will be held at the Vicarage Street Methodist Church from 10am to 3pm and organisers are looking for those 'special ones' who could help St Margaret's continue caring for local people freely.
Yeovil Express
14 September 2011
More criticism of Fiji govt crackdown on Methodist Church
The head of the umbrella organisation of Australian legal practitioners has backed condemnation of the Fiji interim government's crackdown on the Methodist Church by his counterpart in New Zealand.
Australia Network News
14 September 2011
Doors thrown open to Cumbria's hidden treasures
Curious Cumbrians were treated to a glimpse of some of the county’s historic treasures at the weekend when buildings normally closed to the public threw open their doors.
News & Star
13 September 2011
Royston Arts Festival events revealed
AN invitation has gone out to school and college students to enter works of art to an exhibition and competition on the eve of Royston’s Art Festival.
Works will be exhibited at the Methodist Church during the festival weekend from October 1-2 and will be judged by a local artist, Nicola Hancox.
Royston Crow 24
12 September 2011
Kirton kids get crafty at Methodist Church summer workshop
GAMES, crafts, drama shows and fun challenges have been keeping Kirton children entertained. A two-day summer workshop event was held at Kirton Methodist Church for children aged four to 11.
Boston Standard
12 September 2011
Memories of youth club to be rekindled at a reunion evening
A Chorley woman is hoping to rekindle memories of a popular youth club from the 1970s by organising a reunion evening. Wendy Salvin, of Stanley Place, went to Trinity Youth Club on Devonshire Road, which was organised by the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs (MAYC), in 1975-6.
Chorley Guardian
12 September 2011
UK Christians reaching out through festivals
Festivals are a growing phenomenon that churches are using to reach others. Churches in Newcastle, Devon, Dronfield, Staines, Raynes Park, Tooting and Wimbledon have all held festivals over the summer, hosting quality events to reach their communities with the gospel.
Christian Today
9 September 2011
Yesterday saw dozens of people take part in the first of the Open Days, with the Rotunda, Scarborough Art Gallery, St Andrew’s and St Mary’s Churches, the Maritime Heritage Centre, and Westborough Methodist Church among those to open their doors.
Scarborough Evening News
9 September 2011
New circuit for Methodist churches
METHODIST churches in Chronicle Country will be able to work more closely after a new circuit was introduced. The former circuits in Biggleswade, North Bedford and South Bedford and Ampthill have merged as part of the new circuit, which came into effect last Thursday.
Biggleswade Chronicle
8 September 2011
On September 10, the Cornwall Records Office in Truro is opening its doors to the public as part of the national Heritage Open Days. With four miles of shelving holding more than half a million documents it is the perfect opportunity for people to discover things about the county they live in.
Culture24
8 September 2011
Paying tax is an act of love
The Methodist Conference called on the UK government and multinational businesses to end tax avoidance schemes which impoverish the vulnerable. It claimed that as public services are being cut, the injustice of tax avoidance is becoming more acute.
Niall Cooper's Blog
07 September 2011
Teacher Eileen's farewell to Sunday school after 50 years
FOR 50 years, Eileen Hodgin has been entertaining and educating children at a Sunday school in Bromley Cross. She started as a teenager and has been volunteering at Birtenshaw Methodist Church ever since.
The Bolton News
7 September 2011
Sidmouth minister celebrates 65 years of ministry
A FITTING start to a service celebrating 65 years of ministry was a hymn written by the man in question. The Reverend Allan Bowers, a prolific writer of hymns, heard the choir at Sidmouth Methodist Church sing an introit For laughter we Praise you O God, which he wrote.
Sidmouth Herald 24
7 September 2011
Methodists welcome new Superintendent Minister
Civic dignitaries from North Lincolnshire and Barton, together with Methodists from across the district, attended a church service in Barton Trinity Chapel to welcome the Rev Sue Wilkins as the new Superintendent Minister in charge of its 13 chapels and a house church.
This is Scunthorpe
7 September 2011
The ethical investment stance taken by the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church’s has resulted in market beating returns, according to the manager’s latest report. The CFB has continued to vote down the majority of company remuneration reports.
Financial News
7 September 2011
Exploring Whitby's hidden heritage
HOW did the River Esk lead to the development of Whitby, what are the original features still remaining in a former Methodist Church and what is the folk-lore surrounding the Abbey lands? Discover the answer to these questions as three new venues have been added to the programme for this year’s Heritage Open Days taking place tomorrow and Sunday.
Whitby Gazette
7 September 2011
St John Ambulance Badgers Meet at New Gosport Venue
The Gosport St John Ambulance Badger Sett is a group of youngsters who meet each week to learn life-saving skills that will help them make a difference to their families and communities. Operating from the Methodist Church in Stoke Road, the Sett is now inviting children from Gosport and Fareham to join them at their newly centralised location.
AboutMyArea
6 September 2011
Celebrate history at free open days
MORE than 30 historic buildings will be opening their doors to the public as part of a free national event. Visitors will be able to discover Staffordshire and Cheshire's hidden treasures as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.
This Is Staffordshire
6 September 2011
A YOUTH club in Peterborough has added a splash of colour to its premises after successfully applying to a local decorating company for paint and materials. Members of Brookside Youth Club have produced a vibrant mural for their home at Brookside Methodist Church, in Gunthorpe Road, following a donation from Dulux Decorator Centres, in Forty Acre Road, Fengate.
Peterborough Today
6 September 2011
HARBOROUGH group is encouraging people to pick their own apples and bring them along to a special apple pressing day in October. Harborough Transition Town is trying to raise awareness of food sustainability through the first Harborough Apple Day, which is on Saturday, October 29, at Harborough Methodist Church, between 1 and 4pm.
Harborough Mail
6 September 2011
Evesham Methodist Church welcomes new minister
EVESHAM Methodist Church has welcomed in a new minister following the departure of Rev Caroline Homan last month. Picking up where her predecessor of five years left off, Rev Christine Kettlety preached her first sermon to the congregation on Sunday, September 4.
Tewkesbury AdMag
6 September 2011
Ex-Triad gangster Kim Goh becomes Methodist minister
A former Triad gangster has taken up a new role as a Methodist minister for churches on Merseyside. The Reverend Kim Goh, 62, turned to Christianity while serving a prison sentence for violent crimes committed when he was a Triad gangster.
5 September 2011
BBC News
Care home gets a new lease on life
RESIDENTS, staff and the new manager of a Greater Leys care home that was criticised over standards have said it has been turned around.
Oxford Mail
3 September 2011
Former brutal Triad leader has new life as a Methodist minister
Born in Singapore, Mr Goh left home at 18 and travelled the world, eventually moving up the UK Triad movement. “I was arrested in 1985 and sent to a category A prison in Leeds. I heard God say to me, 'I love you and forgive you'.
Daily Mirror
3 September 2011
Former Triad gangster Kim Goh has become Methodist minister
Former Triad gangster Kim Goh, who spent four years in jail for violence and extortion, has found a more virtuous calling – as a Methodist minister.
The Metro
02 September 2001
What’s happening around the area
A range of activities including line and sequence dancing, singing, crafts and quizzes will take place at the next Oak over 50s ‘Drop-in Friday’ at Central Methodist Church from 10am until 3pm. Refreshments are available. Dru Yoga sessions are held at Roomfield House on Tuesdays at 2pm.
Hebden Bridge Times
02 September 2011
The latest vicar in a Mersyside parish has a less than saintly past - he is an former Triad gangster who was sentenced to four years in jail after being charged with 500 crimes.
The Rev Kim Goh, formerly known as the 'Chinese Godfather', was the head of a Triad sect across the UK in the 1980s, and said he lived a life of 'lust and dope'.
Daily Mail
1 September 2011
Picture gallery: First ever Saffron Walden Maze Festival comes to a close
Celebrating the town’s unique position as the only place in Britain to have two historic mazes, the festival welcomed people of all ages from London, East Anglia and even further afield.
Saffron Walden Reporter 24
1 September 2011
Former Triad gangster Kim Goh becomes Mersey minister 
Merseyside’s latest vicar is an ex-Triad gangster who was sentenced to four years in jail. The Rev Kim Goh used to be known as the “Chinese Godfather” and was the head of the Triad sect across the UK in the 1980s. His life of crime and violence took him across the world. But it was during his time in prison that he decided to join “God’s gang” and he has been a Methodist minister for the past 11 years.
Wirral News
01 September 2011
Picture gallery: First ever Saffron Walden Maze Festival comes to a close
Festival Teas at the Methodist Church received donations of £272 in two afternoons which will be going to the Africa Famine Appeal.
Saffron Walden Reporter
01 September 2011
Overseas church respond to crackdown on Fiji Methodists
There's been a strong response from overseas churches to the crackdown on the Methodist Church by Fiji's interim government.
ABC Radio Australia
01 September 2011
Methodist Church advised on permits
The Methodist Church has been advised to seek a permit from the Police for any group gatherings or rallies apart from normal church services.
FBC
30 August 2011
Story Shorts 30/08/11
A church was damaged when a rubbish fire spread to the building. Around six square metres of a sandstone wall of Central Methodist Church in Green Street, Morecambe, was damaged by heat and smoke at 5.19pm on Thursday. Sections of plastic guttering and fascia board were also damaged.
Lancashire Evening Post
30 Augist 2011
Twins to celebrate 100 years of life in Yorkshire
Today, however, they will be reunited at a birthday party at Sutton Methodist Church where they will be joined by 40 guests from as far away as Cornwall, as well as carers and friends.
Yorkshire Post
30 August 2011
Christianity and capitalism: Investing in the Lord
The Methodist Church in England also has a similar investment vehicle, with a fund of about £1bn to invest in what it considers ethical areas.
BBC News
28 August 2011
Top organist Nigel set to mark methodist church milestone
Organist Nigel Ogden will be heading to Brierley Hill to help members of a methodist celebrate a memorable milestone. The current building at Brierley Hill Methodist Church, Bank Street, is 40 years old this year and BBC star Nigel will be performing at the church on Friday September 9 to mark the anniversary.
Dudley News
28 August 2011
Colne Valley district news
Worship at Linthwaite Methodist Church was led by Adrian Burton. Linda Nuttall was the organist and Peter Stead operated the AV. Mr Burton spoke to the children about Jesus the Good Shepherd,’his theme for the service. Psalm 23– The Lord is my Shepherd was read by Doreen Liversidge. Jan Widdop read from John 10 v 1-21 – The Good Shepherd and his Sheep. Adrian’s sermon theme was Looking at Life through Psalm 23 and reasons to the be thankful to God.
The Huddesfield Examiner
27 August 2011
New 'den' founded at Coventry's Methodist Central Hall to support young carers
A new “den” has been founded to support young carers in Coventry. The base, at Methodist Central Hall in Warwick Lane, has been developed during the last few months with support from local businesses, charities and the Big Lottery Fund.
Coventary Telegraph
26 August 2011
Sidmouth: Activities at Methodist Church
Sidmouth Methodist Church has been hosting weekly coffee and face painting sessions, as part of its summer programme of activities.
View Online
26 Augist 2011
WCC calls cancellation of Methodist meeting by Fiji government "unacceptable"
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Conference of Churches and a meeting of Pacific church leaders, Tveit has expressed his deep concern about the blatant violation of freedom of religion by the Fiji authorities in cancelling the annual conference of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, and in their detention of church leaders.
WCC
26 August 2011
All Methodist church meetings banned, Stewards to meet
The Military Council has written to the Methodist Church banning all meetings that are sanctioned under the church constitution.
FBC
25 August 2011
Fiji military cancels Methodist Church conference
Fiji's military government has ordered the cancellation of the Methodist Church's annual conference, accusing the leadership of being too political.
BBC News
23 August 2011
Youngsters enjoy Sidmouth fun
Deborah Main, family worker at Sidmouth Methodist Church for the past 18 months, has been running daily weekday activities sessions at the church hall off High Street, offering, for a donation, a mix of table top games, crafts, and toddler equipment, together with educational games for the under fives provided by Paul Bennett of the Children’s Centre.
Sidmouth Herald
23 August 2011
All ship shape
We began by visiting the New Room, a magnificently restored Wesleyan chapel that, as a result of Second World War bombing in the vicinity, is now located within a shopping centre. The oldest Methodist chapel in the world, the New Room was the centre of operations for John Wesley in the mid-18th century.
Yorkshire Post
22 August 2011
UK riots: PM's big speech leaves young audience unimpressed
Around 50 people were packed into the small-but-cosy upstairs room, party activists like council leader, Barry Norton (also Cameron's admiring agent), the media and 25 young Base 33 club members – the figures "33" were on the painted hoodies on the wall – rounded up by early-morning mobile phone call from the boss, Methodist minister, Richard Donoghue. Aged 10 to 19, they gave him affectionately ironical wolf whistles when he introduced the morning's VIP guest. "He's a friend," whispered one.
The Guardian
15 August 2011
Birminghman rend hommage aux victimes des émeutes
David et Claire Hallam, membres de l'Eglise méthodiste située à deux rues des lieux du drame. Selon David, "dans ce quartier, il y souvent des histoires entre communautés, mais pas de tension permanente". "Nous sommes tous Anglais. Voilà comment nous devons penser! Certes, il y a beaucoup à faire, il faut sortir les jeunes des rues. Nous travaillons dans ce quartier depuis 1983 et nous avons confiance. Jésus aime ce quartier, les habitants vont aller de l'avant!"
14 August 2011
Le JDD
Complete 'Handwritten Bible' goes online
The complete 'Handwritten Bible', created by tens of thousands of people across Britain and Northern Ireland, has now gone online, the Methodist Church has announced.
Ekklesia
12 August 2011
Methodist Church appeals for donations to support communities after riots
The Methodist Church has launched an appeal for donations to go towards communities that have suffered as a result of the civil disorder.
Christian Today
11 August 2011
Methodist handwritten Bible goes online
The complete Methodist's handwritten Bible is now online
Containing 7,000 pages of text and illustrations and created by over 30,000 volunteers, methodists voted to transcribe the scripture at their conference last year.
Premier Radio
11 August 2011
In England, faith groups work to heal riot-scarred neighborhoods
The President of the Methodist Conference, meeting in Durban, South Africa, the Rev. Leo Osborn, said they were deeply saddened to hear of the riots.
Ecumenical News International
09 August 2011
Churches hold Vigil of Hope in riot zone
Rev Dr Valentin Dedji, minister of St Mark’s Methodist Church in High Road, said: "Most of the roads around here were blocked, but people managed to get here. I came on my bicycle. Sadly the family of Mark Duggan didn't come. they were too afraid. We prayed for them. Some people also tried to highjack the meeting, so then we ended it."
Independent Catholic News
09 August 2011
London Riots: Faith Leaders Hold Vigil of Hope
Held at The High Cross in Tottenham, the peace vigil was organized by the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church, as well as Pentecostal and independent churches.
The Christian Post
09 August 2011
Methodist minister offers support to victims of Tottenham riots
The minister of St Mark’s Methodist Church in High Road, Tottenham, is among a group of Christian leaders offering support to the victims of the riots in Tottenham.
Inspire Magazine
08 August 2011
After London riots, faith groups work for peace
"The atmosphere is one of shock," said the Rev. Valentin Dedji of St. Mark's Methodist Church in Tottenham.
Anglican Journal
08 August 2011
Tottenham's Faith Leaders to Host 'Vigil of Hope'
The vigil has been organised by local churches from the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church and Pentecostalist and Independent churches, with representatives from the Muslim and Jewish faiths also expected to attend, along with David Lammy, MP for Tottenham, and Leader of Haringey Council, Claire Kober.
Diocese of London
08 August 2011
Methodists to Offer Support in Tottenham
The minister of St Mark’s Methodist Church in High Road, Tottenham, is among a group of Christian leaders offering support to the victims of the riots in Tottenham.
Listen Think Act blog
08 August 2011
What’s happening around the district
Calder Valley Voices meet at Hebden Bridge Methodist Church at 7.15pm to sing a wide range of material for fun. All abilities welcome.
Todmorden News
08 August 2011
Return of death penalty would be ‘sad day’ for the UK, say Churches
Churches have come out firmly against the return of the death penalty following the launch of an e-petition.
Christian Today
06 August 2011
It’s green thumbs up for allotments!
Celebrity gardener Christine Walkden shared green-fingered tips when she was invited to visit a thriving community allotment project. The television presenter and radio broadcaster was invited to an allotment in Little Hulton, which was set up three years ago as a men’s health project. It was only due to run for eight-weeks as a pilot scheme to help men who had been, or were, ill and was designed to boost their confidence by enabling them to get out and about while developing lifeskills. Since then it has grown into a community allotment. Ms Walkden expressed an interest in visiting the Cleggs Lane Methodist Church Allotment after being told about the project by chaplain Kathleen LaCamera.
The Bolton News
02 August 2011
Methodist church on course for a revamp
Work has begun on a £450,000 scheme to expand a Plymouth church allowing improvements for members and the community.
02 August 2011
Devon Local News
Church Services for Sunday 31 July
Hawsker Methodist Church - the service on Sunday is a circuit service and will be held at Fylingthorpe Methodist Church at 10.30am. It will be led by the Rev Stuart Gunson and includes Holy Communion There will also be a songs of praise service at 6pm at Briggswath and Sleights Methodist Church to celebrate Stuart and Marion’s seven years of ministry and service in the Methodist circuit. This is the last Sunday before they move to Epworth.
Whitby Gazette
02 Augusy 2011
The Word of God is Living and Powerful
The Methodist Church in the UK is trying to encourage Christians to read their Bibles more often through an initiative entitled ‘Biblefresh’.
Christian Today
31 July 2011
Methodist minister is moving to pastures new
Methodist minister The Rev Philip Macdonald will be taking his final service in Melton on Sunday after nine years.
Melton Times
29 July 2011
London 2012: Jersey's Olympic cultural festival
Jersey will be sharing in the London 2012 Olympics with a cultural festival. A local clergyman came up with the idea of the festival and wants other churches to take part.
BBC Jersey
27 July 2011
Chamber concert a hit at Trinity Methodist Church
More than 170 people enjoyed a Chamber concert by members of the Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday.
IsleofMan.com
20 July 2011
Methodist church anniversary marked with wedding exhibition 
A display of wedding memorabilia dating back to the 1920s drew the crowds to the Central Methodist Church this weekend.
Morely Observer and Advertiser
20 July 2011
Musical theatre group produces showstopper
Wales Musical Theatre Company officially began life in October last year, although many of the members already knew each other through their connections with Wales Methodist Church.
Trader and Guardian
19 July 2011
Youth worker taken on at Trinity Methodist Church in Stamford
A church has appointed a new youth worker. Trinity Methodist Church, in Barn Hill, Stamford, will be welcoming youth outreach worker Luke Denley in September.
Rutland and Stamford Mercury
19 July 2011
A mission in song at a North Norfolk church 
The British Methodist Youth Choir (BMYC) travels around the UK visiting Methodist Churches performing concerts and contributing to services. The choir is made up of 16 to 27-year-old Christians, but not exclusively Methodists.
North Norfolk Network
18 July 2011
2,000 police officers join cuts fight
More than 2,000 officers from across the country packed out Westminster's Central Methodist Hall - less than 100 yards from Parliament - as top cops, trade union leaders and MPs delivered a stinging rebuke of the coalition's police pay reforms.
Morning Star
13 July 2011
Grand opening for Reigate's new community centre
More than a thousand people turned out for the grand opening of Reigate's new £1.4 million community centre. The grand opening marked the culmination of seven years of planning and fundraising by members of Reigate Methodist Church, the centre's main sponsor.
Redhill And Reigate Life
11 July 2011
Children at Christchurch Under Fours and Toddlers Group in Marlborough said farewell in style to Methodist Minister the Rev Susan Holden who is taking up a new post. The children presented Mrs Holden with a Jelly Tot cake and a planter full of paper flowers they had made themselves.
Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
11 July 2011
Bethesda Chapel in Hanley opens after £600000 revamp
Sixty years ago it was a thriving church and community centre for a devoted congregation of 3,000 people. Now, after being allowed to plunge into years of dereliction, the historic Bethesda Methodist Chapel has been restored almost to its former glory.
Stoke & Staffordshire
11 July 2011
Methodists call for action on tax avoidence
Following a debate at their conference on 6 July 2011, the Methodist Church has issued a statement saying that tax avoidance "impoverishes the vulnerable and is morally unacceptable". The Church called on the UK government and multinational businesses to end tax avoidance schemes which impoverish the vulnerable.
Ekklesia
11 July 2011
Big Society, growth and a friendly welcome are hot topics for Methodists
It was a busy week for the Methodist Church this week as it met in Southport for its annual Conference. Proceedings came to a close on Thursday after five days of discussions and debates that looked at how to be a more welcoming Church and what the Big Society means for Methodists.
Christian Today
09 July 2011
Millions face famine in East Africa
"More than 10 million people are thought to be affected across the region, with Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia hardest hit," said Kirsty Smith, Director of the Methodist Relief and Development Fund.
The Zimbabwean
09 July 2011
Cyberspace extends scope of Methodist conferring
The 2011 Methodist Conference has drawn to a close in Southport after six days of prayer, worship and debate. More people than ever before followed the events and business, with live video from the debates streamed over the internet on the Methodist Conference website.
Ekklesia
09 July 2011
Nailsea church receives eco-award
A Nailsea church has been officially named as an eco-congregation after four years of hard work. Members of Nailsea Methodist Church in Silver Street were presented with the award by environmental radio, TV and internet producer Mary Colwell.
Weston & Somerset Mercury
8 July 2011
Methodist Church calls for action to Close the Tax Gap
The Church called on the UK government and multinational businesses to end tax avoidance schemes which impoverish the vulnerable. It claims that as public services are being cut, the injustice of tax avoidance is becoming more acute.
Church Action on Poverty
06 July 2011
Jews and Methodists share a Seder table in July
Jews and Methodists sat down to enjoy matzah, bitter herbs and four cups of wine at a model Seder Monday night, as part of the Methodist Conference currently being held in the seaside town of Southport in the UK.
Jerusalem Post
06 July 2011
Methodists and Jews repair rifts
Methodist Church members took part in a mock Seder this week as efforts continued to repair relations between the church and the Jewish community.
Jewish Chronicle
07 July 2011
Christian agencies warn that 10 million people face famine in Horn of Africa
With the United Nations warning that the Horn of Africa and other parts of Africa are facing their worst drought in sixty years, Christian Aid and several other relief agencies have called on their supporters to help, despite global economic uncertainty.
The Christian Century
07 July 2011
Methodists elect new president and vice-president designate
Dr Wakelin and Mr King, who both live in the Enfield Circuit, will be inducted as President and Vice-President as the first items of business at the 2012 Methodist Conference in Plymouth.
Inspire Magazine
06 July 2011
£200k arts bid at South Milford chapel 
Plans are in place to create a £200,000 arts venue in the Methodist Chapel, and the place of worship could soon see theatre and music performances in the aisles!
Selby Times
04 July 2011
Methodist Conference president challenges churches to be more welcoming
The new President of the Methodist Conference, Revd Lionel Osborn, has used his inaugural address to the Methodist Conference to challenge the assumption that the Methodist Church is welcoming.
Inspire Magazine
03 July 2011
Sidmouth pensioners flock to falls event
The aptly named ‘Watch Your Step’ event provided information and advice across 12 stalls at Sidmouth Methodist Church Hall.
Sidmouth Herald
29 June 2011
Church steps in to lend books after mobile library service cut
A CHURCH is to start lending books in a village which lost its mobile library due to council cuts. About 500 books will be available when the service starts at Ball Green Methodist Church and Chatterley Centre.
This Is Stafforshire.co.uk
28 June 2011
Chard Methodist Pre-School prepares for 40th anniversary
A celebration will be held at the pre-school, which was originally known as the Methodist Playgroup, on Saturday, July 9, from 2.30pm to 5pm.
ThisIsTheWestCountry.co.uk
27 June 2011
Methodist Conference comes to Southport
The Methodist Conference will meet at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre from 30 June to 7 July 2011. The Conference is the Church’s governing body, which meets once a year to discuss matters affecting the Church and wider society.
Ekklesia
27 June 2011
BBC project unearths Staffordshire's hidden paintings
Some of Staffordshire's previously hidden oil paintings have gone on display on a new BBC website.
BBC News Stoke and Staffordshire
23 June 2011
Nailsea Methodist church is eco-friendly and that's official
A church in Nailsea has been officially named as an Eco-Congregation after four years of work to 'go greener'.
Nailsea People
23 June 2011
Group plans Three Peaks Challenge for heroes
Help For Heroes and repairs to the church roof will be the beneficiaries of a bid by eight members of Uttoxeter Methodist Church to climb the trio of mountains inside 24 hours over the course of July 2nd and 3rd, the Uttoxeter Advertiser reports.
GoOutdoors.co.uk
23 June 2011
Thanks for church aid
As minister at Crossway Methodist Church, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the people who have helped at the church in what has been a challenging few months.
Barry and District News
23 June 2011
Down Your Way – West Briton
A very happy Fathers' Day service including the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was held at Balwest Methodist church on Sunday taken by the superintendent minister, the Rev Stephen Bales.
ThisIsCornwall.co.uk
21 june 2011
One church, renamed Tubestation, serves surfers
The editor of the Methodist Recorder explains how her Church is finding ‘fresh expressions’
The Times
17 June 2011
Urgent appeal to help bury homeless man
Immediate help is being sought by charity group Mission Trinity who desperately want to give a homeless Latvian man who was found dead last month a proper funeral.
Goole Howden Courier
16 June 2011
Bridgwater Methodist Church celebrates 100th anniversary
A weekend of celebration was held at Bridgwater Methodist Church to mark its 100th year anniversary.
ThisIsTheWestCountry
15 june 2011
Malton Methodist Church celebrates bicentenary anniversary
The highlight of a year of celebrations takes place next week at Malton Methodist Church. Members have been marking the church’s bicentenary anniversary with a series of events which will continue until the end of the year.
Gazette and Herald
15 june 2011
Fresh Expressions
Cre8 is a fresh expression for children, young people and their families, at Carlton Colville Methodist Church, Lowestoft. Deacon Ian Cartwright explains how the range of activities include a gardening club, health and fitness programme and special events.
Fresh Expressions
13 June 2011
Newsome South Methodist Church harnesses the power of the sun
Newsome South Methodist Church is a trailblazer for the area when it comes to harnessing the power of the sun.
The Huddesfield Daily Examiner
10 June 2011
More than 2,000 frontline police to demonstrate against cuts in London next month
The Police Federation of England and Wales is holding a rally at Methodist Central Hall in Westminster on July 13.
The Daily Telegraph
08 July 2011
Sarah Ramsden moves dance classes to Heath Methodist Church, Runcorn
A Runcorn dancer who was inspired to set up her own classes is already in need of a bigger venue due to rocketing demand. Sarah Ramsden, 23, is having to move her sessions from Palacefields and Grangeway Community Centre to the Heath Methodist Church because membership has seen such rapid expansion.
Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News
08 June 2011
Preacher: Service recalls Wesley's ministry
The Bishop of Truro preached in the open air at this year's John Wesley Day service, held to commemorate the founder of the Methodist movement.
Cornish Guardian
08 June 2011
Racial Equality Council re-opens drop in service after cash problems
Doncaster's Racial Equality Council is back - a year after it had to suspend its services. The organisation had to suspend its drop in services for the first time in 35 years in 2010 after it was hit by funding problems. But the organisation is now bringing them back on Wednesday mornings at Bentley Methodist Church.
The Star
06 June 2011
Things to do in Jersey
Thursday Night is Music Night presents a concert at Georgetown Methodist Church on Thursday 9 June from 2000 BST. (Free entry with a retiring collection).
BBC News Jersey
06 June 2011
Summer fete for South Somerset Mind
The mental health group South Somerset Mind will be holding a fundraising summer fete on Saturday, June 25, from 10am to 4pm at the Yeovil Methodist Church in Vicarage Street, Yeovil.
Yeovil Express
5 June 2011
An ill wind in Devizes is a real godsend
The congregation of St Andrew’s Church in Devizes, severely damaged by gales four years ago, has been celebrating its £280,000 refurbishment. The Methodist and United Reformed church lost its massive stained glass front window during the gales of January 2007.
Gazette and Herald
4 June 2011
Churches unite
Gooles churches are joining together for ten days of prayer for the community and wider world, from today. To start the series, a joint service will be held at St Joseph’s Church on Ascension Day (today) at 7.30pm, led by Methodist minister Revd Colin Emerson.
Goole-Howden Courier
3 june 2011
Bike patrol to boost Mansfield’s Chesterfield Road Methodist Church
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Romek Kordecki and Neighbourhood Warden Andy Gwynn will patrol on bicycles throughout next month to raise cash for Chesterfield Road South’s Methodist Church.
Mansfield and Ashfield Chad
1 June 2011
Visitors discover 2,000 years of town history
Costumed re-enactors and rare artefacts were among the attractions at Bicester Local History Society’s 25th anniversary exhibition on Saturday. Held in the Methodist Church Hall in Sheep Street, the day-long event saw a Second World War military encampment set up in the church grounds, while rarely-seen items found at the Alchester Roman town south of Bicester were among the many exhibits.
Bichester Advertiser Review
29 May 2011
Big thank you event for church supporters
A special event is being held to thank supporters of Burnham Methodist Church's major makeover.
ThisIsTheWestCounty
27 May 2011
Church welcomes dog charity
Burnham Methodist Church hosted a visit from a charity which trains dogs how to care for their disabled owners.
This Is The West Country
25 May 2011
Open-air service remembers Methodist founder John Wesley Day
The Bishop of Truro preached in the open air at this year's John Wesley Day service, held to commemorate the founder of the Methodist movement.
This Is Plymouth The Herald
24 May 2011
Soloists shine for choir again
Biddulph Male Voice Choir Longton Central Methodist Hall. Repeat performances are not always what they are cracked up to be, but this was a pleasing exception. The rematch of the Biddulph Male Voice Choir and Crewe Cooperative Band, albeit rebranded as The Cooperative funeralcare Band North West, was once again a great night.
The Senitel
24 May 2011
£1million appeal for Clitheroe church
A £1million fundraising campaign aimed at turning a Ribble Valley church into a ‘beacon for the area’ has been launched. Church council leaders at Trinity Methodist Church, Clitheroe, are planning a complete revamp of the Wesleyan church building in Parson Lane.
Lancashire Telegraph
22 May 2011
Whether that’s cutting crime, making London a better place to live and work in, more opportunities for young people, or next year’s Olympics, this is your chance to find out what the Mayor’s doing for Londoners. Talk London is at Methodist Central Hall Westminster, 7-9pm, 2 June.
London.gov.uk
20 May 2011
Domesday Reloaded - 25 years on
The children of 1986 also chose to write about the villages they lived in. One child from St Dennis in mid Cornwall wrote: "St Dennis Village and parish area are on the edge of a china clay area in mid Cornwall, on a hillside facing NW. St Dennis is a large village of 2,000 inhabitants with three Methodist chapels and an Anglican church which is 1000 ft (304m) above sea level."
BBC News Cornwall
16 May 2011
Artists to take over The Bradbury Centre at Wokingham Methodist Church
An army of artists from across Wokingham will take over a town centre church when they exhibit their work later this month. Around 75 artists from across the borough will be showcasing and selling work from a variety of mediums during a five-day exhibition at The Bradbury Centre at Wokingham Methodist Church in Rose Street.
Wokingham News
16 May 2011
Penryn Methodist Church
The service on Sunday was taken by David Richards. The service started with the singing of the hymn “Lead us Heavenly Father lead us.”
Falmouth Packet
16 May 2011
New central role planned for a Leeds monument to Methodism
Marooned in an urban wasteland, it’s hard to believe that Templar House’s pulpit once attracted the most eloquent Wesleyan Methodist preachers.
Yorkshire Post
16 May 2011
Invitation to a tasty charity fundraiser
Fundraising is a piece of cake for members of the Scarborough branch of Cancer Research UK, who are staging an afternoon tea and cake decorating demonstration at South Cliff Methodist Church Hall from 2.30pm tomorrow.
Scarborough Evening News
16 May 2011
How to bring a village back to life
Caistor’s winning plan was to turn its derelict Methodist Chapel into a destination arts centre, coffee shop and library; it opened last month as the Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre, boasting a stylish café, a library open seven days a week and a local heritage display.
The Daily Telegraph
13 May 2011
Looking Back, Friday, May 13, 2011
A large group of Island Wesleyan Methodists gathered at Shalfleet for the foundation stone laying of the new methodist chapel on the old site. The old chapel had become unsafe due to subsidence.
The Isle of Wight County Press online
13 May 2011
Methodist College Choir sing for Queen in Dublin
A school choir from Belfast will sing for the Queen during her visit to the Irish Republic. Methodist College Chapel Choir will perform at an official reception at the British Embassy in Dublin.
BBC News Northern Island
12 May 2011
Bridgwater Methodist Church to mark 100th anniversary with celebration weekend
A weekend of celebration is planned in June as Bridgwater Methodist Church marks its 100th anniversary.
Thisisthewestcountry.co.uk
12 May 2011
Wild Beasts are galloping towards greatness
So it was with spring in my step that I travelled to east London to see Wild Beasts at Wilton's Music Hall - a stunning performance space, built in 1858, that's survived two World Wars, housed Methodist missionaries and is now staging music and theatre.
Evening Standard
12 May 2011
Agricultural helpline extends support to gay farmers
A chaplain running a dedicated helpline for gay farmers has received a steady number of calls from men struggling to cope with their sexuality.
Inspire Magazine
11 May 2011
Influx of gay farmers call helpline, says Chaplain
Volunteers are now being sought to help Keith Ineson with the helpline that launched 14 months ago. Mr Ineson tells Radio 5 live Breakfast's Nicky Campbell that many farmers are struggling to come to terms with their sexuality, leaving them depressed and even suicidal.
BBC News
10 May 2011
The chaplain who helps gay farmers
Christians are not generally known for breaking new ground when it comes to gay rights; they're usually struggling to catch up.
Guardian CIF Belief
10 May 2011
Helpline counsels gay farm workers in Britain
Gay people in big cities have a wide range of social or counseling options, but in the countryside, isolation is often the norm, according to chaplain Keith Ineson, whose helpline for gay farm workers is receiving increased church support.
ENI
10 May 2011
Gay farmers helpline in Cheshire in 'high demand'
A Cheshire chaplain said he has been overwhelmed by the response to a helpline set up to support gay farmers. Churches Together in Cheshire's Keith Ineson started the service due to the "special issues" the farmers faced.
BBC Manchester
10 May 2011
Solar panels could save church thousands
The Methodist Church community room in Northop Hall, Flintshire, has had a bank of solar panels fitted to the roof as part of an on-going insulation and energy saving project thanks to a grant from rural regeneration agency Cadwyn Clwyd.
Wales Online
10 May 2011
Helpline Extends Support to Gay Farmers
A chaplain running a dedicated helpline for gay farmers has received a steady number of calls from men struggling to cope with their sexuality. The Arthur Rank Centre (ARC), a registered charity serving churches and the rural community, has backed the helpline. The Revd Graham Jones, national rural officer for the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church at the Arthur Rank Centre, said: “Farming is for many people an exciting and fulfilling industry in which to be involved. It is not without its pressures, however, and many farmers are subject to stresses and strains in their professional and personal lives.”
Gay UK News
10 May 2011
Helpline counsels gay farm workers in Britain
Gay people in big cities have a wide range of social or counseling options, but in the countryside, isolation is often the norm, according to chaplain Keith Ineson, whose helpline for gay farm workers is receiving increased church support.
The Christian Century
10 May 2011
Christian helpline for gay agricultralists looking to expand
A Christian helpline offering advice to farmers who struggle to cope with their homosexuality is looking to expand after an overwhelming response.
Pink News
09 May 2011
Churches back chaplain over helpline for gay farmers
A chaplain running a dedicated helpline for gay farmers has received a steady number of calls from men struggling to cope with their sexuality. The Rev Graham Jones, national rural officer for the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church at the Arthur Rank Centre, said: “Farming is for many people an exciting and fulfilling industry in which to be involved. It is not without its pressures, however, and many farmers are subject to stresses and strains in their professional and personal lives.”
Ekkelsia
09 May 2011
Christians should not shy away from death issues, say Methodists
The President of the Methodist Conference has said that a faith which shies away from the issue of death is "neither real nor relevant" in today's world.
Ekklesia
06 May 2011
King James Bible exhibition at Sheffield Cathedral
An exhibition to mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible has opened at Sheffield Cathedral. Also on show will be a Geneva Bible from 1597 donated by retired Methodist Minister Alan Saxby from Barnsley.
BBC News Sheffield.
03 May 2011
One girl and her dog step out against stigma 
Trainee Methodist local preacher Natalie Husk and her dog Toby step out today (1 May) on a 630-mile walk along the South West Coast Path to raise funds for The Leprosy Mission.
02 May 2011
Inspire Magazine
More than 200 scarecrows on show at York festivals
About 160 of the scarecrows were scattered around Haxby and Wigginton as the two communities continued their tradition of helping the Phambili Nge Themba project for the under privileged in South Africa. Steph Cooper is a member of Haxby Methodist Church and Christian Aid and has just returned from the country, where she and several other church members witnessed the project at work.
The Press
02 May 2011
Music - May 5 onwards
Chester: Lunchtime recital by pianist Emily Jeffcott at Wesley Methodist Church in St John Street at 12.45pm. Retiring collection. Ring 01244 379275.
Chester Chronicle
02 May 2011
Goldman nuns take aim at FTSE 100 low payers
Investors representing total funds worth £13bn, including the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, have written to all large-cap chief executives asking that the living wage be paid across their UK operations.
The Telegraph
01 May 2011
FTSE firms must pay living wage, says 'shareholder nun'
For now, though, Sister Nora and the likes of the Methodist and the United Reform churches are turning their focus onto FTSE 100 firms. The campaign, run by ethical investment group FairPensions, points out that 3.5m workers in Britain earn less than £7 an hour, so cannot meet their basic needs.
The Indpendent
01 May 2011
Messy Church event helps Barry children understand the Easter message
A Messy Church event was held at Crossway Methodist Church on April 20. It was organised by the minister Rev Pete Taylor.and the local area Methodist Church children's team.
Barry and District News
01 May 2011
Bangor reverend to walk Cistercian Way for charity pilgrimage
Roaming reverend Alf Williams is set to miss a few Sunday services – because he’s on a 650-mile walk around Wales. Mr Williams will spend 29 days straight in a modern-day version of the ancient pilgrimages with just three days of rest. The 64-year-old superintendent of the Bangor and Holyhead Methodist Circuit in Bangor has just kicked off his mammoth trek along the Cistercian Way, which links the Cistercian abbeys of Wales by ancient track, Roman road, 19th century canal towpaths and modern footpaths.
Wales Online
01 May 2011
Genesis to Revelations by a million different hands
The 400th anniversary of the The King James Bible will take place tomorrow (Monday, May 2). And to mark this event the Methodist Church throughout the British Isles has embarked upon a novel, exciting and challenging project.
Isle of Man News
03 May 2011
Royal wedding cake and tea is tops for Highcliffe Royal British Legion
This morning Highcliffe Royal British Legion members and local residents were treated to a special coffee morning with Royal Wedding Cake. The cakes were made specially for the coffee morning by Lucy Eden and they certainly went down a treat. Raffle tickets were sold too for a multitude of prizes and the community spirit inside the Highcliffe Methodist Hall was lovely.
30 April 2011
ChristChurchPeople.co.uk
Bible to be read in Kidderminster churches
THE Bible will be read in churches in Kidderminster over nine days to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. The Bible will be read at Baxter United Reformed and Broadwaters Methodist Church, will take place on Friday, May 6.
30 April 2011
The Shuttle
Royal wedding: Man will have bird's eye view of wedding proceedings 
When Prince William and Kate Middleton walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey today, most people will be glued to their TV screens sharing in the moment. Mr Wilkinson, of Mapperley firm Upper Cut Promotions, will be taking his 100mm lens camera up to the bell tower of the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster to take photos of Westminster Abbey from a height of 100 feet.
Nottingham Post
29 April 2011
Pupils from Swindon schools send card to Prince William and Kate Middleton for 
ROYAL “weddings” have been taking place across the town as children prepare for tomorrow’s big day. Brownies got to live out their princess fantasies last night as they all dressed up for a royal party at Bath Road Methodist Church, in Old Town.
Swindon Advertiser
28 April 2011
Special donkey visitor at Chard church event
CHILDREN were visited by a special guest at a Church in Chard this week – as a donkey dropped in to help teach them the Easter story. The Messy Morning at the Methodist Church took place on Wednesday from 10am to 1pm, with crafts for Easter, fun activities taking place and Nicholas the Donkey dropping in at 11am.
25 April 2011
Chard & Iminster News
Risca youth centre gets green light
PLANS to renovate a Risca church and create a youth centre yesterday got the thumbs up from local residents who have been campaiging for the facility for two years.
Members of the Ty Sign community youth steering group welcomed £40,674 funding from Caerphilly council, which will see the renovation of the St David's Methodist Hall to include new toilets, a kitchen and disabled access.
21 April 2011
South Wales Argus
Craft group knit bunny royal wedding
IT was a royal wedding with a difference, where talk was more likely to be about carrots than the 18-carat sapphire engagement ring on the bride’s finger.
For, Prince William and Kate Middleton, along with the Queen, Prince Charles and 65 guests were all rabbits.
20 April 2011
South Wales Argus
RAF padre launches Write Your Own Bible scheme
With the Methodist Conference pledging to copy out by hand the entire Bible, it wasn’t long before Rev Reed had an idea of doing her own version locally. Personnel and civilians soon caught onto the idea and the project was launched for Lent with writing stations set up in the Chaplaincy Centre and the Brunei Community Centre where anyone, associated with RAF Cranwell or not, can come along during working hours and copy out some verses of scripture.
20 April 2011
Sleaford Standard
Text service for Pendle worshippers
Mobile phones calls and messages, especially during services, are usually the bane of every minister’s life. But for the Rev Gareth Higgs, of Wheatley Lane Methodist Church, in Fence, it will be music to his ears. Because members of the congregation have signed up for a very 21st Century interpretation of Holy Week and the important milestones in the final hours, death and resurrection of Jesus.
18 April 2011
Burnley Citizen
Vicars ride roller-coasters for 'Extreme Vicar' title
A group of thrill-seeking vicars have braved a series of theme park rides at Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, as they competed for the title of Extreme Vicar. Revd Chris White, Methodist Minister, Royston, Herts, said: "I wholeheartedly support this creative and adventurous proposal of worship at Thorpe Park and Alton Towers. Young people are searching for meaning in life and are disillusioned with what they see in the established churches and this alternative would definitely appeal to them."
18 April 2011
Newslite
Street pastors come to Stamford for the first time
Trinity Methodist Church in Barn Hill, Stamford, was packed last Friday, as 30 volunteers became Street Pastors for the town. Each of the volunteers was given a branded cap and Gideon bible to mark the end of their training by vice-president of the methodist conference Deacon Eunice Attwood.
Rutland & Stamford Mercury
16 April 2011
Liverpool golf day to raise funds for slum children
A team from a Methodist church on the Wirral is managing a charity golf day to raise funds for Compassion UK’s work with children in Ethiopia’s slums.
15 April 2011
Inspire Magazine
Church brings Jesus to bikers
There are a number of churches for bikers in South Africa but when the bikers made Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, their home, it was the first one in England drawing in people from Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
14 April 2011
Warrington Guardian
Plea for help to carry cross on Norwich walk
John Betts, who has taken over the organisation of the walk from chairman Rev Madeline Light, who is unwell, said: “I am looking for about six people to take turns carrying the cross. I would also like two people to read the King James version of the passion at the Forum when we arrive there for a short ceremony. Finally, I need someone to hammer the nails into the cross while we are in from of the Forum.” If you are able to help, please contact John at 2john@johnbetts.fsnet.co.uk or on 0790 619 7430. You would need to be at the start at Chapelfield Methodist by 4.45.
09 April 2011
The Norwich and Norfolk Christian Community wedbsite
Norfolk churches prepare for Royal wedding
Churches across Norfolk are preparing to celebrate the forthcoming Royal Wedding by holding events for their local communities as the Church of England has welcomed an increase in the numbers of couples wishing to marry in church. Wroxham Road Methodist Church in Norwich is planning an open community event while screening the Royal wedding on Friday April 29, in conjunction with local Sprowston schools.
09 April 2011
Norwich and Norfolk Christian Community Website
Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Bicester
The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit Bicester next month – the first time in hundreds of years the head of the Church of England has visited the town. Dr Rowan Williams will bless the site for the new Emmanuel Church, at Bure Park, visit the town’s food bank, based at the Methodist Church, and lead the service at St Edburg’s Sunday service on May 8.
09 April 2011
Oxford Mail
Westminster Council to push ahead with ban on soup runs
The proposal was opposed by a number of London-based groups, including Churches Together in Westminster, the Coombe Trust, the Passage Day Centre and Quaker Homeless Action. They were joined by national organisations including Church Action on Poverty, the Methodist Church, the British Medical Association and Liberty. The Methodist Church described the proposed by-law as "Victorian".
08 April 2011
Ekklesia
Norwood teacher runs to raise money for Alzheimers research
A teacher is raising money for Alzheimers research UK after her "wonderful" father was diagnosed with the debilitating disease. Anna Steward, 29, from Norwood, will run the 26.2 mile course, spurred on by her dad who was diagnosed when he was 60. The language teacher hopes to raise £5,000 for the charity to help fund new treatments. She said: "“My wonderful dad was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s two years ago. Since then I’ve been shocked to learn there’s very little that can be done to help him and that research to find new treatments is desperately underfunded. “Dad was a solicitor for most of his career then retrained to become a Methodist minister. When his memory started to fail he had to take early retirement - it was a huge blow for him.
08 April 2011
Streatham Guardian
Church revamp is taking shape
A welcoming new entrance hall has been created at Keighley Shared Church following a £58,500 building project. The Shared Church, off Church Green, is one of the most prominent churches in Keighley and has both Anglican and Methodist congregations. For the past four years church leaders have been planning major alterations and received permission in 2009 from the Bradford Diocesan authorities.
08 April 2011
Keithley News
Three is company
The last of the current series of Fylde Arts mid-day recitals at Poulton Methodist Church, on Friday, is being given by Helen Bywater and Colin Blamey (clarinets) and Russel Lomas (piano).
07 April 2011
The Gazette
Old footballers get together for final re-union
Veteran players from two all-conquering Notts youth teams of the past are meeting for their final reunion. More than 50 years ago, Bentinck Methodist Youth Club were winners of the All Britain Methodist Cup, while East Kirkby MW Juniors took the Mansfield Youth League title four times in a row — and later added a fifth.
6 April 2011
Nottingham Post
BP unites Christians in opposition to high exec pay and poor safety
Christian groups with more than £200m in BP shares are unhappy with the oil giant's response to improving safety following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and are advising members to vote against certain resolutions at the BP annual shareholder meeting next week. The UK's Church Investor Group (CIG), whose members include the Church Commissioners and the Methodist Church Central Board of Finance, advise voting against the oil giant's remuneration report. They also recommend a vote against the re-election of Sir Bill Castell, the senior non-executive in charge of BP's safety committee.
6 April 2011
The Daily Telegraph
Precious King James’ Bible transcribed in Uckfield
Uckfield Methodists have helped transcribe one of the world’s best known and best loved books. Members of the congregation have played their part in handwriting the complete copy of the King James’ Bible.
Sussex Express
6 April 2011
Your chance to view Norwich’s Chapelfield Gardens facelift
Tomorrow, an event will be held at the Methodist Church Centre on Chapel Field Road, where people can drop by between 6pm and 9pm to see some of the initial plans and types of equipment the council is intending to install.
6 April 2011
Eastern Daily Press
Little ones enjoy life’s lessons
Faye is also running five-week pre-school cookery courses at Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall starting on Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1 at 9.45am. The cost per class at Caroline Chisholm is £8.50. The five-week pre-school course at Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall is £42.50.
Northampton Chronicle
5 April 2011
Boston Spa Area News
Boston Spa Methodist Church: the services for this Sunday, March 6 are as follows 10.30am Fellowship Service 6pm Mr. Dennis Ashton, Reflections. To find out all other news, services and dates for your diary please see the website www.bostonspamethodistchurch.org.uk
7 April 2011
Wetherby News
Cyclists from Boys Brigade of Timperley rise to charity challenge
The raised over £1,000 for new equipment when they cycled 3,400km on exercise bikes through the night. The challenge, which took place at Timperley Methodist Church, went from 7.30am on Friday through until Sunday morning.
Messenger
4 April 2011
Let there be (improved) light
A bright idea has transformed a Desborough church and its surroundings. Members of St Giles Church are celebrating the installation of new floodlighting.The scheme has illuminated the tower of the beautiful 13th century building and transformed the local night sky. St Giles Church is shared by both Anglicans and Methodists.
4 April 2011
Harborough Mail
Holme Valley district news for E&C Saturday, April 2
Parish communion at St George’s Church was celebrated by Canon Tony Macpherson, who spoke about Welcoming Strangers. Sue Clay read the lesson and Elizabeth Mosley was the server. The organist was Verena Wood. Mr Brian Littlewood led worship at the Methodist Church. The third symbol was laid on the Lenten Cross. The readers were Mr Graham Nicholson, Ms Barbara Kaye and Mr John Gaukrodger. The pianist was Mrs Eileen Littlewood.
2 April 2011
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Cancer fight's clothing boost in Heaton, Bingley, Thornton, Undercliffe, Idle and Shipley
And after appealing in the Telegraph & Argus for more locations to place clothing banks, a further three have been put in at Haworth Road Methodist Church, Haworth Road, Heaton, Little House car park, Market Street, Bingley and the Magistrates’ Court car park, Bradford Road, Bingley.
Telegraph and Argus
1 April 2011
Prayers in Lords 'should reflect religious diversity'
The House of Lords should broaden the prayers that begin each sitting to take account of religious diversity, Liberal Democrat peer Lord Roberts of Llandudno has said.
31 March 2011
BBC Democracy Live
Methodist Recorder celebrates 150 years of publication
The Methodist Recorder has marked a century and a half of publishing with a special edition – including a greetings message from the Queen – and a debut on Twitter.
31 March 2011
Society of Editors
Frank Pagden BBC Radio Leeds former faith producer dies
Reverend Frank Pagden, the first ever religious producer at BBC Radio Leeds has died at the age of 80. Mr Pagden was a producer at the station when it began in 1968 and did the job for nearly 20 years. He was seconded from the Methodist church to the role and became a well-known voice on the station.
BBC News and Est Yorkshire
31 March 2011
Guide Dogs: The hardest hit - defending disabled people's futures
On the afternoon of the march we will meet in Methodist Central Hall to hear from disabled people about the deep unfairness of the cuts for their lives and futures.
29 March 2011
Politics.co.uk
Japanese community raises £500 in Tsunami appeal event
Members of the Japanese community in north Staffordshire have raised more than £500 for the Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal. A concert by a Japanese ensemble, held at Alsager Methodist Church, attracted an audience of 200 people.
28 March 2011
BBC Stoke and Staffordshire
We will make sure we win, says John Mensah ahead of Ghana's 'special' game against England at Wembley
Mensah’s faith shapes his life. Since his childhood he has attended church and he is now a member of the congregation at the Methodist church in Ponteland, the village in which he lives on the outskirts of Newcastle. He has even brought over his Ghanaian pastor, John Bright Quashie, to come and deliver a sermon.
28 March 2011
The Telegraph
Special guests celebrate Scholes church’s 150th year
Guests helped celebrate the 150th anniversary of Scholes Methodist Church. Dr Martyn Atkins, General Secretary of the Methodist Church of Great Britain, gave an address at the Marsh Road church.
26 March 2011
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Osborne speaks of "Generous reform" in Budget
Paul Morrison, the policy adviser for the Joint Public Issues team at the Methodist Church said: “The evidence is clear that the spending cuts and tax rises over this past year have effected the poorest the most. We would have liked to have seen the Chancellor support these vulnerable people; there is very little in this budget that is encouraging for people on benefits or those struggling on low incomes.”
Church Times
25 March 2011
Let us clay...
Ric Stott & Clay Men: Methodist minister Ric Stott with one of his 'children of clay' pictured at Devonshire Green, Sheffield. 10 March 2011.
Derbyshire Times
24 March 2011
Stoke Methodists seek new church
Methodists in Stoke-on-Trent are seeking a site for a new church.A new combined Methodist group - or society - is forming ahead of the planned closures of Trent Vale Church and the Wesley Methodist Church, which are both sited in Stoke town.
BBC News Stoke and Staffordshire
23 March 2011
Worldwide choirs head to Cornwall for festival
The fifth Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival is the largest of its type in Europe. Some of the venues include Truro Methodist Church, St. Andrew's in Redruth and St. Elwyn's in Hayle.
BBC News Cornwall
23 March 2011
Leicestershire churches celebrate King James Bible
Methodists in North-West Leicestershire are to celebrate the King James version of the Bible with a series of special events.
22 March 2011
BBC Leicestershire
Methodist President to live on £1 per day to highlight poverty issues
Mouse is very impressed by this initiative from the Methodist Relief and Development Fund as part of the Live Below the Line campaign (itself part of the Global Poverty Project). The idea is pretty simple - between the 2nd and 6th of May, the MRDF is asking people to see if they can live below the global poverty line, with a budget of £5 for all their meals for five days.
22 March 2011
Church Mouse Blog
Methodist leaders sign up to £1 a day food challenge
President Alison Tomlin and other leaders of the Methodist Church are among the thousands of people taking part in a challenge to live on just £1 a day for a whole working week this May.
21 March 2011
Christian Today
Crewe students rewire Sandbach church for free
A team of students have saved a congregation thousands of pounds by rewiring their church for free. Electrical installation students from South Cheshire College rewired Sandbach Heath Methodist Church.
20 March 2011
BBC News Stoke and Staffordshire
Nunthorpe Methodist Church 50th birthday
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the building of Nunthorpe Methodist Church. As part of the year of celebrations the church is hosting a "Come and Sing" rehearsal and performance of Handel's Messiah on Saturday 26 March 2011.
20 March 2011
BBC Tees
Royal wedding celebrations
A garden party is taking place on Saturday, April 30, at Gunville Methodist Church to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The event is being organised by the Gunville Community Association and Gunville Methodist Church and will run from 2pm to 5.30pm.
Isle of Wight County Press Online
15 March 2011
Methodists launch Japan appeal
Funds raised by the Methodist appeal will support the response of the United Church of Christ in Japan (UCCJ), which has sent a relief planning team to the devastated port city of Sendai and visited the sites of local churches in the area.
Christian Today
15 March 2011
Fireworks display... launched into space... what are your loved one's final wishes?
Families are being encouraged to talk about their loved one's final wishes – and discover the many weird and wonderful options for funerals in Lincolnshire. Undertaker Patrick Cook has teamed up with Lincoln's Methodist churches to organise a funeral fair in the city.
This Is Lincolnshire
15 March 2011
Meeting over York wind farm plan
Opponents of a scheme which could see a wind farm created on the edge of York are to hold a public meeting about the plans next month. Green energy firm Banks Renewables is considering installing up to five 475ft turbines on farmland next to the A64 near Copmanthorpe and Askham Bryan, but the plans have sparked fears among residents about the noise and visual impact of the project.
The Press
14 March 2011
Trafford interfaith groups get combined £15,000 funding
Seven Trafford groups have been awarded a combined total of almost £15,000 to fund community projects. The biggest grant of £4,500 went to Sale Moor Methodist Church to replace cooking equipment used to provide weekly meals for elderly people.
Messenger
14 March 2011
Bushey branch of British Red Cross given grant
A Bushey branch of the British Red Cross has been handed a grant of £556 from a local councillor. The group, which meets at the Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church hall, in London Road, will use the money to buy new laptop to use as a training aid.
Watford Observer
12 March 2011
Coraggio!
I entered this Lenten season feeling in need of a teacher. In this culture of multiple blogs and connections (to which I am contributing), it was hard to sort through all the offerings in front of me to light on ONE where I might focus for this journey. I pulled a book written in 1988 by Janet Morley, from the United Kingdom, that I bought in England in the ’90s, off my shelf. Morley worked professionally for Christian Aid and then for the Methodist Church in the U.K.
A Musing Amma.
11 March 2011
Bicester's crafty ladies
Bicester’s Crafty Ladies – famed for their handmade aprons, pegbags, gloves, shawls and other handicrafts – are going countywide. Instead of just selling their work at the Methodist Hall once a month, they are now offering to sell their wares at any fete, flower show, bazaar or summer event.
Bicester Advertiser
10 March 2011
Church leaders pray for council cuts 'victims'
Church leaders in West Yorkshire have written a prayer for "the victims of public spending cuts" in the county.
BBC News
9 March 2011
Senior church leaders in Leeds have issued a joint prayer for the most vulnerable people in society who will suffer in the cutbacks in public spending. Church of England, Methodist and Roman Catholic leaders will hand a copy of the prayer to Tom Riordan, chief executive of Leeds council at Leeds Civic Hall at noon.
Guardian Leeds
9 March 2011
Church adds a £330,000 extension
A VICTORIAN church is having a £330,000 extension built after a ten-year fundraising effort by churchgoers.
Wantage & Grove Herald
8 March 10 2011
Norwich Christians invited to 'bridge the gap'
A Christian youth project is offering two free one day courses in Norwich introducing the principles and practice of bringing generations together to share experiences.
Network Norwich
7 March 2011
Bromsgrove Society to hold history talks
A BROMSGROVE history group is set to continue a series of talks in the town. Bromsgrove Society will hold the events at Bromsgrove Methodist Centre from 7.45pm.
Bromsgrove Advertiser
7 March 2011
Christian Comment with Methodist Preacher Mrs Christine Colby
CHURCH is a place where people go to worship and show adoration for a mighty creator. It is also a place where people of like mind gather together to corporately confirm their faith.
Stroud News & Journal
6 March 2011
Trowbridge brings The Bible to life
Christians from two churches in Trowbridge were a huge hit at Newtown Primary School this week when they acted out a story from The Bible with the help of pupils, costumes and hand-made props.
Wiltshire Times
5 March 2011
Service will mark repairs
St Bridget’s has also been working closely in recent years with St Mark’s Church at Moresby Parks and, to celebrate this coming together as a united congregation, a ‘Declaration of Intent’ joint service will be held at St Mark’s on Sunday at 3pm. “In recent years the Methodist Church and Church of England have been working together to strengthen and support each other in their mission and ministry,’’ said Mr Griffiths. “Methodists and Anglicans share a common heritage and history as Christians and are united in our faith and aspirations. We have much to share from the living traditions of our churches.’’
Whitehaven News
2 March 2011
Norfolk churches join in worldwide prayer event
The interdenominational Women’s World Day of Prayer (WWDP) is on Friday and it will start in Tonga and continue for 35 hours with the final service in Western Samoa.
EDP 24
1 March 2011
Community groups take on lease for new centre in former Methodist church
An historic hall has been officially handed over to community groups by Bradford Council. Central Hall, in Keighley, has been reopened as a community centre following a £1.8 million renovation.
Telegraph and Argus
1 March 2011
Carols Down the Line raised more than £4,800 for charities
More than £4,800 has been raised by charity volunteers who braved freezing weather during the festive period to raise money for charities. More than two months on since their annual Carols Down the Line event organised by Paighnton Methodist Church which takes place on the South Devon Railway, the final sums have been totted up.
Herald Express
26 February 2011
Sanctuary for low paid and jobless likely to close
More than 40 struggling students and newcomers to the capital are facing eviction now a church charity plans to close their home.
Ealing Gazette
25 February 2011
Handwrite the Bible
2011 marks the 400th anniversary since the publication of the King James Bible. To celebrate this the Methodist Church is undertaking to have a complete Bible handwritten during 2011.
Newton News
24 February 2011
Things to do in Dorset
The 5th Children's Concert takes place at Gillingham Methodist Church featuring pupils from local schools on 5 March at 1800 GMT.
BBC News Dorset
23 February 2011
Money presented to disabled riders charity
A charity offering horse riding lessons to disabled people has received a financial boost. Members of Bishop Auckland Methodist Church presented a cheque for £1,910 to the Wear Valley Riding for Disabled Association, which was raised during its Christmas Crib appeal.
The Northern Echo
22 February 2011
Hundreds turn out to pay respects to radio legend Sam Plank
Legandary DJ Sam Plank had the last word at his own funeral. The former Radio Stoke presenter's voice brought the service at Burslem's Swan Bank Methodist Church to a close with a recording he made when Potteries-based digital station Focal Radio ended.
The Senitel
22 February 2011
John Nuttall: Grandfather and best selling singer songwriter
When John was 11 he was invited by a friend to attend a Methodist Church youth group. John can still vividly recall what he found there. "I loved playing table tennis, being with so many pretty girls and enjoying all the activities arranged for us by the three men in their 30s who ran it - I thought they were very old!
Cross Rhythms
20 February 2011
Anglicans and Methodists acknowledge need to tackle dividing issues
Representatives of the two Churches were in Cape Town, South Africa, this week for the Third Annual Meeting of the Anglican-Methodist International Commission for Unity in Mission (AMICUM).
Christian Today
19 February 2011
Banks Methodist School appeals for help after losing books and Christmas decorations in flood
A village school lost 70 books and its Christmas decorations in a flood. Now the head teacher at Banks Methodist School, Jean Morris, is appealing for businesses to donate unwanted festive decor so the children can celebrate next year.
Southport Visiter
21 February 2011
Push for church funds
The last few fundraising events before work on the new Penketh Methodist Church is complete have been arranged. A slideshow is being held on Saturday at 6pm by Peter Rutherford from the Penketh and Great Sankey Heritage Group based at Penketh High.
This Is Cheshire
17 February 2011
Kingston police reach out to Korean community
Police are extending efforts to forge links with Kingston's large Korean community. There will also be a monthly drop-in service with Korean translators, staffed by the safer neighbourhood teams, the fire brigade and Kingston police domestic violence unit. The sessions will take place between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Mondays, in New Malden Methodist Church.
This Is Local London
17 February 2011
Churches call on the Goverment to act as problem gambling rises
The Government must take urgent action in response to a report showing a rise in the number of problem gamblers, say a group of Churches.
Ekklesia
16 February 2011
150 Years of the Methodist Recorder
An entry in a young British Methodist preacher's diary for April 4, 1861, reads as follows: "There is a new penny Wesleyan paper started called the Methodist Recorder. I received a specimen number today. It is Wesleyan, but does not appear to be in the least degree sanctioned by Conference authority. We shall see how it will get on." One hundred and fifty years later, and still not sanctioned by Conference authority, the Methodist Recorder appears to have "got on" very well since that first note of cautious welcome.
Global Ministries
08 February 2011
Church leaders urge Government to tackle poverty and inequality in UK
They made a public declaration to ‘close the gap’ outside the Houses of Parliament on Monday at the start of the annual Poverty and Homelessness Action Week.
Christian Today
05 February 2011
Holme Valley district news for Saturday, February 5
The Rev Tim Moore led worship at the Methodist Church when he also administered the sacrament. The readers were Mr Graham Nicholson, Mrs Eileen Littlewood and Mrs Jan Gaunt. The organist was Mr Robert Booth.
The Huddesfield Daily Examiner
5 February 2011
Sunday school banner is on display
It was the symbol of church celebrations. The bright banner of Hall Sunday School was held aloft as hundreds marched through the village streets. Now the little piece of Huddersfield history is on public display again – more than 30 years after the school closed. The colourful silk banner is on show at Linthwaite Methodist Church.
The Huddesfield Daily Examiner
5 February 2011
LISTINGS: Making Music and Dancing Feb 3 - Feb 10
Norfolk Sparkle Community Choir, small choir who sing contemporary accapella looking for new members of all ages, experience and abilities, meets Victoria Methodist Church, Stafford Road, second and fourth Thursdays of the month), 8pm for tea and refreshments, singing from 8.30-9.30pm (Joy French 2784865 or email joyfrench@hotmail.co.uk).
Sheffield Telegraph
4 February 2011
Holmes Chapel streets paved with gold for Dick Whittington panto
The streets of Holmes Chapel are being paved with gold as Dick Whittington comes to the Victoria Club. Holmes Chapel Methodist Church’s annual showcase runs at the Victoria Avenue club from Wednesday to Saturday, February 23-26.
02 February 2011
Horsforth church wants readers to relate their memories
Horsforth Central Methodist Church is celebrating its centenary this year – and local people are being asked to help mark the occasion by coming forward with memories, photographs and history.
Wharfdale and Airedale Observer
30 January 2011
Methodist Council discusses worsening UK poverty situation
The Methodist Council meeting at Methodist Church House in London, on 24-25 January 2011 discussed a damning new report on poverty, which indicates that there are an estimated 13.5 million people living in poverty in the UK.
Ekklesia
27 January 2011
Group of knitters looking for drivers to take blankets to charity's HQ
A group of knitters are calling on delivery drivers to help ensure their charity blanket appeal is all sewn up. Members of the newly formed Methodist Church Craft Club in Messingham have knitted several blankets of different sizes to be sent to the Feed The Children charity – and they are looking for anyone who can deliver them to the group's headquarters in Twyford, near Reading.
This Is Scunthorpe
25 January 2011
Christians join together in Acle prayer walk
Christians from several denominations joined together to walk and pray their way around important locations in Acle, East Norfolk, on January 23. The Acle Churches Together annual Prayer Walk was led by Methodist Minister Rev Heather Sorrell, Church of England Vicar Rev Martin Greenland and Roman Catholic Deacon Rev Peter Glanville.
East Norfolk Network
25 January 2011
Successful start by Stourbridge group for older generation
Members of the older generation gathered in Stourbridge for the start of a new group dedicated to sharing skills. Around 220 people paid a visit to the launch of the University of the Third Age (u3a) at the Methodist Church, New Road, on January 20.
Stourbridge News
24 January 2011
Methodist minister raises £100,00 to re-build school in Haiti 
A Congregation has handed over a cheque for £100,000 to a Haitian minister to help rebuild a school in his devastated home country. Rev Marcus Torchon said he was thrilled by the efforts of Wirral Methodists who have worked to raise the cash since the disaster a little over a year ago in Haiti.
The Chester Standard
24 January 2011
Head of Methodist Church in Haiti to visit UK
The President and the Secretary of the Methodist Church in Haiti are set to vsiit the UK and Ireland a year following the earthquake the devastated their country.
Keep The Faith Magazine
24 January 2011
Island to remember Holocaust victims
The Island’s National Holocaust memorial service will be held at Arbory Street Methodist Church in Castletown on Sunday afternoon.
Manx Radio
22 January 2011
Parliament votes on housing reform before end of consultation
The UK Parliament voted yesterday (17 January 2011) on radical social housing reform measures in the Localism Bill more than two hours before the consultation on the measures was due to end, making it impossible for consultation responses to influence the vote. Housing Justice, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church, and the United Reformed Church have responded to the Department of Communities and Local Government’s consultation but fear their responses will be ignored.
Ekklesia
18 January 2011
Exeter commemorates the holocaust
The Guildhall in Exeter plays host to a free exhibition on January 27 as part Holocaust Memorial Day organised by the city council and Devon County Council. The daytime event will include performances by school children telling what they’ve learned about the holocaust and other more recent genocides. The exhibition will raise awareness of these ongoing issues with readings, presentations and visual displays as well as giving those who attend the opportunity to reflect on such issues and maybe even leave a comment in the city council’s Book of Remembrance. During the late afternoon, attention will turn to The Mint Methodist Church, where Harry Bibring will give a presentation on his and his family’s life in war-time Europe.
Mid Devon Star
16 January 2011
Isle of Man holds Holocaust memorial service
A service to remember victims of the Holocaust will be held in the Isle of Man later this month. The National Holocaust Memorial Service will be held at the Methodist Church in Castletown on 23 January, from 1500 GMT.
BBC News
13 January 2011
This is no time for UK to wash its hands of Sudan
On Sunday morning a small polling centre opened in London's Methodist Central Hall, and all this week southern Sudanese throughout Europe have filed in, often dancing and singing, and cast their ballots to determine whether their home country thousands of miles away will split into two.
The Guardian
12 January 2011
Church Services for Sunday 16 January
Sunday services start with Group Holy Communion at 10.30am at Danby followed by a Methodist Service at 2.30pm at Westerdale Church. Evening prayer is at 3pm at Commondale.
Whitby Gazette
13 January 2011
Chess club moves to attract check-mates
Anyone seeking new checkmates, 'rook' no further than the Hebburn Community Chess Club. The club, based at St Luke's Methodist Church Hall on Burn Heads Road, was established in 1965, and has been run ever since by John Jobling, 80, who is the club's chairman.
Jarrow and Hebburn Gazette
12 January 2011
Neston Methodists remember Haitian victims
The Neston congregation of a Methodist minister from Haiti will gather a year on from the devastating earthquake to remember the victims. Reverend Marcus Torchon, a Haitian minister who has been on an exchange programme in Neston since 2006, will talk at a service on January 12, about the commitment that the Wirral Methodist Circuit has undertaken to help rebuild a school in the desolated north west region of Port-au-Prince.
The Chester Standard
10 January 2011
Inderjit Bhogal to become new leader of Corrymeela Community
The Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal has been appointed the next leader of the Corrymeela Community in Northern Ireland. The Nairobi-born Dr Bhogal is former President of the British Methodist Conference. For the last five years, he has been Chief Executive of the Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum, and United Faiths, its interfaith youth council.
Christian Today
10 January 2011
Plans for a new Greetland Methodist Church
A church could be demolished – but replaced with another. Greetland Methodist Church members have applied for permission to bulldoze their current base.
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner
3 January 2011
Jacqui Goff of Huddersfield Methodist Mission calls for homeless shelter
Huddersfield is in desperate need of a night shelter for the homeless. The call has been made by Jacqui Goff, project manager at Huddersfield’s Methodist Mission’s cafe and the Rev Alan Boyd.
The Huddesfield Daily Examiner
3 january 2011
Community packs church to remember disaster victims
The Westhoughton community has remembered the 344 victims who died on what is described as the town’s darkest day. And 100 years on, the sadness felt by the town and its neighbours in Atherton yesterday was just as strong.
The Bolton News
22 December 2010
Oswaldtwistle sport centre gets cash to go ahead
The final part of funding for a £1.2million state-of-the-art sports facility is in place. The project, which will significantly increase coaching opportunities and community participation, is today celebrating the award of a £570,000 Football Foundation grant. The rest of the money was raised by Rhyddings Enterprise and Business school, Hipping Methodist school and Oswaldtwistle St Mary’s FC, plus a Lancashire County Council contribution of £400,000.
Lancashire Telegraph
20 December 2010
Shop guidlines for churches and chapels launched
Churches host more than 250 community shops in England, Scotland and Wales, with about 20 opening each year for business. The Church of England, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church believe the shops are vital service providers in small and isolated rural communities.
The Press
15 December 2010
Baby scan ‘Jesus’ has message for Christmas
A poster showing an ultrasound scan of “the baby Jesus” with a halo is being circulated by church leaders in protest about the commercialism of Christmas. The poster was produced by ChurchAds.net, which is made up of representatives from the Church of England, Methodist, United Reformed and Baptist Churches.
Evening Times
15 December 2010
Impressive line up at public issues conference
The political journalist and comentator Will Hutton will give the keynote address at a day conference hosted by the Joint Public Issues Team of the United Reformed Church, Methodist Church, and Baptist Union of Great Britain on 22 January 2011.
Ekklesia
14 December 2010
Bedford Methodist Church is about to expand
Bedford Methodist Church is about to expand. After a lot of hard work over the past four years and generous grants from Viridor and the national methodist movement, the church in Breaston Avenue, Leigh, has now raised the funds to build an extension.
This Is Lancashire
14 December 2010
Spotland Methodist Church
This Saturday evening at 7.30pm in the Church the Chimera Opera Group present their Christmas Concert.
Rochdale News
13 December 2010
Festive fair raises vital cash
Life-savers from the RNLI have been given a cash boost by a bunch of festive fund-raisers. Burnham’s branch of the sea rescue charity received ‘several hundred pounds’ from supporters at Burnham Methodist Church.
Weston, Whorle and Somerset Mecury
13 December 2010
Methodist student gathering will consider responses to fees hike
Methodist students are planning a national conference at a time of of uncertainty and controversy for students in the UK.
Ekklesia
12 December 2010
Christmas comes early for elderly Hoddesdon residents
An early festive treat landed on the doorsteps of elderly people in Hoddesdon and Broxbourne, courtesy of Hoddesdon Methodist Church.
Mercury
7 December 2010
Churchmen unite to blast the BNP
Church leaders in South Derbyshire have joined forces to condemn the British National Party (BNP) ahead of its annual conference being held at a secret location in the district at the weekend.
6 December 2010
Burton Mail
Liverpool Echo letters, December 6 2010
There is an English Heritage blue plaque on the front of 42 Hamilton Street Birkenhead, home of the Wirral Methodist Housing Association, which reads ‘’Sir Henry Tate 1819 to 1889, Sugar Magnate and founder of the Tate Gallery traded here 1851-1861’’.
6 December 2010
Liverpool Echo
Crowds enjoy festive lights switch-on
Santa was accompanied by the town crier of Ely, Avril Hayter-Smith, and the Lakenheath High School marching band at the event, which has been organised by Littleport Rotary Club for 29 years. Elsewhere, Harlocks Farm in Stuntney, near Ely, held its annual Christmas Fair in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, and Ely Methodist Church held a two-day Christmas Tree Festival.
6 December 2010
Ely Weekly News
Green trust's help for church revamp
A environmental trust has revealed its part in a church’s £400,000 revamp. The 150-year-old North Road Methodist Church, on North Road, Durham, reopened in September, following a six-month £410,00 refurbishment.
5 December 2010
Travel pandemonium as snow blankets Britain
Other motorists were forced to spend the night at a nearby Methodist hall where they were given shelter and hot drinks, South Yorkshire Police said.
Channel 4
2 December 2010
Driver trapped by snow for two nights
More heavy snowfall in some areas overnight will cause another morning of commuting chaos across much of the Scotland, eastern England and the south. Van driver Paul Ellis describes how he has been snow-bound for two nights at the Methodist Chapel in South Anston.
Radio 4
2 December 2010
Beginners' Guide: Ethical investment
At the turn of the 20th century, the Methodist Church began investing in the stock market, but avoided companies involved in alcohol and gambling.
Finanical Times
2 December 2010
What's on: week starting Friday, December 3
Sunday, December 5: Frindiau Ladies Choir, plus songs from Wayne and Nathan, at KNIGHTON Methodist Church.
County Times
2 December 2010
Latest updates on events cancelled around the county
Events and meetings cancelled due to the snow and freezing conditions across Leicestershire and Rutland.The Christmas lunch at Mountsorrell Methodist Church - cancelled.
1 December 2010
This is Leicestershire.co.uk
Methodists back campaign to highlight discrimination against Dalits
On Sunday 5 December, Methodists in Britain are backing a call from India to show solidarity with discriminated-against Dalits across the world.
Ekklesia
30 November 2010
Christmas lights give way to radical Jesus film in Hoylake
A community group in Hoylake, Wirral, are adding a twist to the town’s traditional Christmas Lights this year by projecting the 1964 Pasolini film ‘The Gospel According to St Matthew’ - a radical portrayal of the life of Christ - onto the front of St Luke’s Church in the town’s High Street.
Ekklesia
30 November 2010
Christmas tree festival in Chipping Norton
A Christmas tree festival is being held at Chipping Norton Methodist Church this weekend. The festival, which will feature 57 lit and decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, church groups, shops and schools, is being organised by the Chipping Norton and Stow Methodist Circuit.
Cotswold Journal
30 November 2010
Forthcoming events from December 2
Until December 31: 8pm. Sing in four part harmony with Vale Connection! Free. The Methodist Church, Evesham. 01386 561248.
Evesham Journal
30 November 2010
Cards were ‘classless’
There was a big turnout for the latest meeting of Mytholmroyd Historical society held at the town’s Methodist church.
Hebden Bridge Times
30 November 2010
Big noise choir concert on 14 December 2010 at the Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exeter.
The Best of Exeter
30 November 2010
Northants A-Level student is new Methodist Youth President 
The Methodist Youth Assembly has elected Sam Taylor as the Church’s new Youth President for 2011-2012.
Inspire Magazine
29 November 2010
Youth project prides itself on Making A Difference Locally
Time is ticking quickly towards the Making A Difference Locally nomination deadline. People touched by the selfless services of volunteers in North East Lincolnshire have just two days to name the people who they want to see get a boost to their bank accounts.
The Grimsby Telegraph
29 November 2010
Blessing for Marlborough's cemetery extension
A thought provoking discussion ensued with views from councillors who were Church of England, Roman Catholic, Methodist and some of no definite faith.
Gazette and Herald
26 November 2010
British churches call for low-carbon economies
British churches are urging political leaders to lay out plans for low carbon economies at the Cancun follow-up to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.
Ekklesia
26 November 2010
Swanmore children packing gifts for foreign children
JUNIOR church children at Swanmore Methodist Church have been packing shoeboxes with Christmas presents.
26 November 2010
Hampshire Chronicle
Music: Messiah conducted for 50th time by Ken Rothery at Parkwood Methodist
He is known as the town’s Mr Music and it is not hard to see why. Kenneth Rothery has contributed much to Huddersfield’s musical life as a singer, conductor and teacher of young singers. This Sunday, Ken chalks up another milestone in his remarkable career. He will conduct the Come and Sing Messiah at Parkwood Methodist Church (November 21) for the 50th time.
19 November 2010
The Huddesfield Daily Examiner
New class uses music to unlock the memories of dementia sufferers
But for 750,000 people in the UK, a simple trip down memory lane is obstructed by the cruel and frustrating condition, dementia. That is why volunteers at the Laceby Road Methodist Community Centre in Grimsby have started up Musical Memories, an afternoon designed to take people suffering with the condition back to a time before hospitals, carers and medication, through the sheer magic of music.
18 November 2010
This is Grimsby.co.uk
Methodists celebrate bicentennial
Kirklees' Deputy Mayor Eric Firth, marked the 200th anniversary of the Holmfirth Methodist Circuit at the town’s Civic Hall.
18 November 2010
Local West Yorkshire News
Methodists back home after refurb
Members of Alton Methodist Church are preparing to move ‘back home’ following a major redevelopment of their building in Drayman’s Way.
18 November 2010
Alton Herald
Vicar dons hat to open Methodist church Christmas fair 
Methodist minister the Reverend Richard Bainbridge has a big fashion decision to make this week....what hat to wear when he opens a Christmas fair.
17 November 2010
Chronicle Live
Vicar dons hat to open Methodist church Christmas fair
Methodist minister the Reverend Richard Bainbridge has a big fashion decision to make this week....what hat to wear when he opens a Christmas fair.
17 November 2010
Chronicle Live
Manchester: Local churches holding community Thanksgiving service at Manchester United Methodist Church on Sunday
This year marks the 39th community Thanksgiving service celebrated amongst many of the community’s local churches. Churches participating this year are Bethel United Church of Christ, Emanuel United Church of Christ, Manchester United Methodist, Sharon United Methodist, St Johns Lutheran in Bridgewater, St. Johns United Church of Christ in Chelsea, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, and Zion Lutheran of Chelsea.
17 November 2010
The Manchester Enterprise
Knutsford comes out to remember
KNUTSFORDIANS paid their respects to the town’s – and the nation’s – fallen soldiers on Sunday. The parade began in its usual place of Drury Lane and visited Knutsford Methodist Church and St John’s before heading down Church Hill and along King Street.
17 November 2010
Knutsford Guardian
Operation Christmas Child ready for collection
A Rhos On Sea church will be a flurry of activity next week when Operation Christmas Child begin collections.
17 November 2010
North Wales Pioneer
Children in Need helps Leicestershire playgroup
A specialist Leicestershire pre-school playgroup is benefitting from a Children in Need grant. Twice a week the Methodist Church Hall in Bistall is transformed into a safe play area for children with special needs.
BBC News Leicester
12 November 2010
Glass extension for Poole High Street's Methodist church
A Victorian Gothic church whose spire dominates Poole High Street is to have a modern glass extension linking it to new community halls.
10 November 2010
Daily Echo
Churches make commitment
Church leaders in Worcestershire have committed themselves to working together. Christian leaders, including the Bishop of Worcester, signed a new covenant of commitment to each other during a service of celebration and commitment at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Worcester.
9 November 2010
Worcester News
Cards for Good Causes available at Cathedral and Wesley Methodist Church in Chester
Cards For Good Causes are selling Christmas cards (including Welsh/English cards), wrapping paper, tags and more for over 35 national and local charities in the Undercroft at Chester Cathedral and the Wesley Methodist Church in St John Street, Chester.
The Chester Chonicle
8 November 2010
Co-operation is the road to ethical investment
What has the church got to do with any of this? Well, churches in the UK have combined assets of £12bn. That is a sum that wields some power in the investment world. The Methodist church's Central Finance Board (CFB) looks after £1.1bn of those assets.
The Guardian CIF Belief
8 November 2010
Restoration hits the right note
An organ literally held together with sticking plaster has been restored to its former glory ahead of a special rededication service on Sunday. Work to restore the 119-year-old organ at Lynn’s London Road Methodist Church began in February, being carried out by specialist organ builders and restorers Holmes and Swift of Fakenham.
Lynn News
8 November 2010
Autumn sale in aid of Methodist Church
An autumn sale will be held at Middlewich Community Church in Brooks Lane on Saturday, November 6.
Middlewich Guardian
3 Novemebr 2010
Light Up A Life services to be held by Eden Valley Hospice
This year about 3,500 people in Carlisle – and 16,000 in Cumbria – will be facing their first Christmas without someone they were close to. To help them though this difficult time, Eden Valley Hospice is holding a series of Light Up A Life services where people can celebrate and remember the life of a friend or family member.
News and Star
3 November 2010
Church solar panel plans are approved
Plans to install a solar panel at Deepings Methodist Church have been approved by South Kesteven District Council.
The Evening Telegraph
3 November 2010
Barclays Wealth Community Awards winners announced at presentation
The winners of the 2010 Barclays Wealth Community Awards, who share a £37,812 Awards fund, have been announced at an emotion filled presentation at the Pomme d’Or Hotel. This year’s ten winners are Jersey/England Parent Support, Methodist Homes for the Aged (Jersey), Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, CRY Jersey, Teenage Cancer Trust, First Tower Community Association Youth Project, Ace of Clubs, Friends of Mont a l’Abbe School, Age Concern and Greyhound Rescue.
ICF Feed.com
2 November 2010
Trinity Methodist Church
This Sunday morning will start with breakfast at 9.30 am in the Church Hall, followed at 10.30 am by a Family Communion service, led by our own minister, Rev Carolyn Lawrance. All welcome.
Rochdale Online
2 November 2010
George Osborne must correct his claims about benefit fraud. And his portrayal of the poor as mean-minded and cheating
Last week three British churches (the Methodist, Baptist, and United Reformed) issued an important joint press release which has been completely ignored by the mainstream press. It is time that we woke up and paid attention to it.
The Telegraph
1 November 2010
Churches call Osborne to account for welfare fraud exaggeration
It may be more than a week since the chancellor's spending review speech, but we are still wading through the fallout of what he said.
The Guardian CIF Belief
29 October 2010
God moves in mysterious Wiis, believes methodist minister
A Methodist minister has become famous for his achievements in racing rather than religion after being asked to show off his skills at Mario Kart.
The Senitel
29 October 2010
Churches accuse Osborne of benefit fraud 'exaggeration'
Three of Britain's churches have accused Chancellor George Osborne of exaggerating the scale of benefit fraud in last week's spending review speech.
BBC News
26 October 2010
Brampton Methodist Church
What's happening at Brampton Methodist Church....Sunday Worship at Brampton 10.30am & 6.30pm....Everyone Welcome....October & November Services...Christmas Shoebox Appeal...Church Anniversary...
Brampton Local
23 October 2010
Black Country Blaster Pastor lighting up his sermons
A Methodist preacher is making services go with a flash and a bang by using pyrotechnics from his fireworks business. Thanks to his illuminating services, Chris Pearce, founder of Jubilee Fireworks, is now affectionately known as the Blaster Pastor.
Birminhgham Post
22 October 2010
Chippenham concert for Poppy Appeal
The Chippenham branch of the Royal British Legion is staging a concert at the Central Methodist Church in Monkton Hill on October 30.
The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
21 October 2010
Cocketon Methodist Church hosts family fun day
COCKERTON Methodist Church, is holding a family fun day on Saturday, October 23, 2-4pm
Gazette Live
21 October 2010
Milestone for Methodist Church at Huntington
Huntington Methodist Church will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, at 10.30am when the preacher is the Rev David Godfrey.
The York Press
21 October 2010
Weaverthorpe Methodist Churchto offer postal services
A POST Office service in a village near Malton will reopen next Thursday, a short distance from its previous location. Weaverthorpe Methodist Church, in Main Street, has come forward to offer its premises for the service, which will be run by the sub postmaster of Cayton Post Office.
The York Press
21 October 2010
Spa church members highlight issue of world poverty
MEMBERS of Droitwich Spa Methodist Church met with town MP Peter Luff to discuss the issue of poverty across the world.
Droitwich Spa Advertiser
19 October 2010
Judge cuts on how they hit the most vulnerable, says Methodist President
The President of the Methodist Conference in Britain has said the government's cuts strategy should be judged primarily on how it impacts upon the poorest in society.
Ekklesia
19 October 2010
Jesse Jackson backs UK lobby on climate change and tax transparency
Jackson and the Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, will address a 2,000 strong crowd at Methodist Central Hall in Westminster at 11am on 20 October.
Ekklesia
19 October 2010
New talent is needed for music and drama festival
THE organisers of the 65th Co-operative Youth Music and Drama Festival are calling for talented young entrants. The event sponsored by the Co-operative Group, is held at The Emmanuel Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13, 2011.
South Yorkshire Times
16 October 2010
Rise in university tuition fees ‘necessary’, says Methodist schools leader
The Secretary to the Board of Independent Methodist Schools has said that plans to raise university tuition fees are “probably necessary” in light of the state of Britain’s economy.
Christian Today
14 October 2010
Vigil for victims of double Brunshaw murder
A twelve-hour vigil in memory of the victims of a double murder in Brunshaw, Burnley, took place yesterday. Brunshaw Methodist Church opened its doors from 8am to 8pm for residents to go and pay their respects.
Lancashire Telegraph
14 October 2010
A MEETING is due to be held to give residents advice on housing issues in Loughton. Epping Forest District Council's director of housing Alan Hall will deliver a talk on how his authority and social landlords deal with the demand for accommodation locally.
Waltham Forest Guardian
12 October 2010
Langford News & Events - we 15 October 2010
Last Sunday members of Henlow Methodist Church were welcomed to the service when the preacher was Mrs Christine Denny.
AboutMyArea.co.uk
12 October 2010
Methodists to reach friends with gift of Christ this Christmas
It may only be October but Christmas goodies are already creeping their way into the high street shops.
Christian Today
11 October 2010
Bromley: Have your say on council spending
The meetings, which are from 7.30pm to 9pm, will take place on November 17 at Beckenham Public Hall, Beckenham; November 17 at Orpington Methodist Church and November 25 at the Civic Centre, Bromley.
News Shopper
11 October 2010
Stonehouse news with Lesley Williams
Quiz Night, Saturday, October 16 starting at 7.30pm in Stonehouse Methodist Church. Tickets £2.50 including refreshments.
Stroud News and Journal
11 October 2010
Loughton: Animal fun for harvest time church
The selection of animals were brought to Loughton Methodist Church to create a different a feel to the annual autumn festival, and the mood was completed by stewards who dressed as farm labourers.
Waltham Forest Guardian
8 October 2010
Dancers in bid to tap way into record books
Tap dancers are attempting to dance their way into a world record and raise money for charity. Joanne Greenhalgh, who runs her own tap class will be leading the Tapathon at noon on Sunday in Queens Drive Methodist Church Hall, in Swindon, dancing to Mambo No 5 by Lou Bega.
Swindon Advertiser
8 October 2010
Danielle to sing in memory of grandma
Tomorrow, her love for and inspirational involvement in the performing arts will be celebrated at a concert in Barrow, organised by Danielle; Mrs Heels’ widower, Paul; and family and friends. The event, to be held at Beacon Hill Methodist Church, where Mrs Heels was a local preacher, will raise money for the hospice and Ovarian Cancer Action.
North West Evening Mail
8 October 2010
Heath Methodist Church on Oxford Road, Runcorn, hosts flower festival
A floral extravaganza to mark a Runcorn church’s 40th birthday begins this weekend. The Heath Methodist Church – on the corner of Oxford Road and Vista Road – is hosting a flower festival to mark four decades of service to worshipers.
Runcorn and Widnes Methodist Church
7 October 2010
Tour aims to help young people rediscover faith
Globe-trotting author and surf-obsessed evangelist, Andy Frost was joined by internationally celebrated singer-songwriter, Dave Bilbrough at Wimbledon’ Methodist Church on Sunday night to unveil the first showing of an unprecedented ‘evening’ book tour to London church-goers.
Inspire Magazine
7 October 2010
Coffee for cash
The kettle was switched on in Wirksworth among other places on September 24 as part of a huge charity coffee morning. Those at the town’s Methodist Church enjoyed a cuppa and a slice of cake to raise money for cancer charity Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
Matlock Mecury
6 October 2010
Methodist Church launches its first electronic book
The Methodist Church in Britain is launching its first e-book as its renewed emphasis on practical Christian living in a changing world gathers momentum.
Ekklesia
4 October 2010
Emotional church service to mark end of Chainmakers Strike
An emotional service is being held at Overend Methodist Mission on Sunday, October 17 to mark the centenary of the conclusion of the Chainmakers Strike.
Halesowen News
4 October 2010
Short Cross Methodist Church to hold coffee morning
Short Cross Methodist Church is holding a coffee morning and cake sale for charity next weekend.
Halesowen News
4 October 2010
Bishop appoints cathedral's first ecumenical canons
A Methodist leader and a Baptist minister have been appointed by the Bishop of Sheffield, Dr Steven Croft, as the first ecumenical canons of Sheffield Cathedral. Dr Martyn Atkins and the Reverend Paul Maconochie will be welcomed to the cathedral at a special service early next year.
Yorkshire Post
29 September 2010
Bid to bring people back to church
Ashbourne’s Methodist Church is latching onto a national campaign to encourage people back to church by staging an event on Sunday.
Ashbourne News Telegraph
28 September 2010
Methodist Churches in England Using More Languages
Almost 90 Methodist churches in Britain conducted services in languages other than English and Welsh, one of the official languages in Wales, in 2009, the church has announced.
ENI
27 September 2010
Food bank launched for Norwich's neediest families
The charity will hand out food to people in crisis from two bases - Mile Cross Methodist Church on Aylsham Road and Norwich Christian Resource Centre on Redwell Street.
Norwich Evening News
27 September 2010
Come and hear the street pastors’ stories
Melton’s street pastors are to hold their first ever open evening on Thursday, September 30 at Sage Cross Methodist Church (7.45pm).
Melton Times
27 September 2010
Norwich foodbank opens its doors to hungry
The Christian charity, which works to support local people who find themselves on the edge of disaster, will begin to distribute food from its two new Foodbank centres at the Norwich Christian Resource Centre on Redwell Street and the Mile Cross Methodist Church on Aylsham Road.
Norwich Food Bank
27 September 2010
Guides plant commemorative rose
Youngsters in Portishead helped plant a commemorative rose to mark 100 years of girl guiding. The president of Redcliffe Bay District Guides, Pauline Sheppard, had a helping hand from rainbows, brownies, guides and District Commissioner Pam Smith, as she placed the rose, grown specially to commemorate the centenary of girl guiding, in a flowerbed at Queen's Road Methodist Church.
The Weston Mecury
26 September 2010
Britain hasn’t turned its back on God, says Archbishop
Back to Church Sunday has been accompanied by a radio campaign, with a short advertisement airing on Classic FM and Heart FM in which churchgoers say what church means to them. The advertisement was broadcast three times a day and heard by an estimated 1.3 million people.
Christian Today
26 September 2010
Revd Alison Tomlin on CBN News: Pope's Visit
The president of the Methodist Conference, Rev. Alison Tomlin, was one of many church leaders who welcomed the opportunity to personally meet with the pope.
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CBN News
20 September 2010
BBC's Songs of Praise heading for Carshalton Methodist Church
BBC’s Songs of Praise is coming to Carshalton next month and will feature the work of British film producer Joseph Arthur Rank. Filming will take place at Carshalton Methodist Church on October 14 with the programme to be aired nationally on Sunday, November 21.
YourLocalGuardian.co.uk
20 September 2010
Faithspace: Rev Richard Barrett
As a Methodist I feel I have quite a lot in common with Catholics. We are both outside the established church which still often manages to make us feel like outsiders.
This Is Bristol
20 September 2010
Fundraisers take the plunge for charities
Samantha Humphreys, 23, has agreed to do a parachute jump in aid of Methodist Homes for the Aged.
This Is Bath
16 September 2010
Burma railway veteran Douglas has died at the age of 89
Mr Firth was ill for many years after the war. Although unable to work full-time he gave piano lessons, played the organ for Eastburn Methodist Church and was also a church steward.
Keighley News
16 September 2010
Leeds Bradford Airport launches chaplaincy service
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has introduced a new chaplaincy service at the airport.
Argus and Telegraph
15 September 2010
Churches work together to promote Peacemaking Sunday
Churches across Britain are being encouraged to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Peace on 19 September - Peacemaking Sunday - using shared worship resources.
14 September 2010
Ekklesia
A town centre church has relaunched a youth club with a family fun day.Trinity Methodist Church on London Road kicked off the new youth activities on Saturday.
9 September 2010
This Is Sussex.
Methodists get their first woman minister
A Scotswoman has become the first woman superintendent minister of the York So
7 September 2010
The York Press
Labour candidate Ed Miliband visits town
Labour leadership candidate Ed Miliband visited Glazebury Methodist Church last week to ‘learn from and listen to’ voters during a tour of the north west.
23 August 2010
Warrington Guardian
Shop in Witney and have fun
Witney independent businesses have joined forces with the Woolgate Centre and Marriotts Walk shopping centres, along with other high street stores, to hold the event on Saturday, September 4. There will be a Where’s Woolly treasure hunt, starting from the Methodist Church and run by the Children’s Centre, where entrants can explore the town centre collecting answers with prizes for the most successful treasure hunters.
23 August 2010
Witney Gazette
Methodist ministers take part in transatlantic job swap
A Methodist minister from Massachusetts is taking part in a six week 'parish swap' with a minister from Loughton.
11 August 2010
BBC Essex
Give the Gift of Peace
Christians are being encouraged to share a little peace with their neighbours, in the form of a new booklet from the Methodist Church.
10 August 2010
Christian Today
Successful arts and crafts market in Harpenden
More than 300 people visited the arts and crafts market held in Harpenden this weekend.
9 August 2010
St Albans and Harpenden Review
Families can go globe-trotting at home
Methodist churches in Yeovil and Sherborne are holding a series of travel-theme family activity days in the two towns, starting tomorrow.
9 August 2010
This Is Somerset
IN PICTURES: Weekend highlights
It was party time at the Methodist Church in Burnham on Saturday when mums celebrated the first birthdays of their babies.
9 August 2010
Maidenhead Advertiser
Methodists respond to Pakistan emergency
With over 1,400 people dead and three million people affected after heavy flooding in Pakistan, the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) and the Methodist Church are supporting efforts to help the survivors.
6 August 2010
Ekklesia
Peak gets last word on Wesley's pulpit
An historic pulpit used by John Wesley during a visit to New Mills more than 200 years ago has returned to the town.
5 August 2010
Buxton Advertiser
Stonehouse Methodist Church’s Summer Fayre a resounding success
Stonehouse Methodist Church’s Summer Fayre was a resounding success on Saturday July 10, with the church hall very busy from 11am onwards.
26 July 2010
Stroud News and Journal
Holy Communion to be offered on Twitter
A retired British Methodist minister is gathering Twitter followers after announcing he will use the social networking site to conduct Holy Communion.
26 July 2010
The Australian
Minister planning to use Twitter for Holy Communion service
Rev Tim Ross told the Sunday Telegraph hundreds of people have signed up for the very modern take on the sacred rite, which is scheduled to take place in August.
25 July 2010
The Metro
Church minister to tweet Holy Communion to the faithful
In a modern spin on Christianity's most sacred rite, worshippers are being invited to break bread and drink wine or juice in front of their computers as they follow the service online.
24 July 2010
The Sunday Telegraph
Methodists open skate park in Cornwall
An indoor skate park has opened at an industrial unit in Cornwall with help from local Methodists.
24 July 2010
BBC News
Five thousand Dalit Christians and Muslims against discrimination
'Wesley day' to provide boost for museum's restoration
Plans to restore the Old Rectory Museum in Epworth to how it looked in 1716 are moving on with events to raise funds for the scheme and study antiques with connections to the Wesley family.
12 July 2010
Yorkshire Post
The Israel boycott – now the Methodists are joining in
News that the Methodist Church had passed an “anti-Israel” motion caused me a heavy, sad sigh at this latest sign of the times.
4 July 2010
The Telegraph
WCC chief commends Methodists for 'daring more than words' on Israel Palestine
World Council of Churches General Secretary, the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, has congratulated the British Methodist Conference's “important and forward looking resolutions by your church around the question of a just peace for Palestine and Israel.”
3 July 2010
Ekklesia
Methodists vote for settlements boycott
The Methodist Church voted on Wednesday to boycott products from Israeli settlements recognised as illegal under international law at its annual Conference in Portsmouth.
2 July 2010
Guardian Comment Is Free
Methodists ‘live 7 years longer than others’
Methodists tend to live more than seven years longer than the rest of the population, revealed an academic study in Britain.
26 June 2010
The Buzz 7.
Methodists 'live more than seven years longer than rest of population'
Men belonging to the famously clean-living denomination live to the ripe old age of 83.9, research has found, compared with a national average of 77. For women the difference in longevity was even greater with female Methodists dying at 91.1 on average – nine years longer than the 82 years enjoyed by most British women.
25 June 2010
The Telegraph
£1 million record deal for choirgirl Joanna after audition in a corridor
A former choirgirl who has just graduated from music college has landed a £1 million record deal. She started singing when she was five in a choir at Upminster Methodist Church, and her early achievements included winning the Stratford and East London Music Festival at the age of 12.
22 June 2010
Evening Standard
Farewell for island church leader
A farewell service has been held for the leader of Jersey's Methodist Church, who is moving to the UK.
20 June 2010
BBC News
Singer set to scale heights
A rising opera star who started off singing in her church choir has landed a £1million record deal. The former Coopers' Company and Coborn student started singing when she was just five in the children's choir at Upminster Methodist Church in Hall Lane, Upminster.
18 June 2010
Romford Recorder
Final Chance for Discounted Methodist Festival Tickets
Young Methodists have just a few days left to get discounted tickets for the final Breakout festival next month.
15 June 2010
Community Newswire
Church set to use England’s World Cup stars to spread the word this summer
Worshippers will be praying for an England win today – inside a Preston church. Fulwood Free Methodist Church, on Lightfoot Lane, is hoping to entice new people to church by screening all of England’s matches in high definition on a massive 14ft by 8ft screen.
12 June 2010
beta.lep.co.uk
Alternative venues to cheer on England in the World Cup
For England fans wanting to avoid crowded pubs, there are plenty of alternative venues showing the World Cup. In Northumberland, Hexham Trinity Methodist Church is showing England games on a large screen in its hall.
11 June 2010
BBC News
Watching the South Africa World Cup in a church
Where will you be watching England play their South Africa World Cup matches? The Methodist Church on Burton Road in Lincoln is showing all the England matches on a big screen to encourage families to watch the spectacle together in a friendly environment.
11 June 2010
BBC News
10 ways football haters can tell it's World Cup time
In Hexham, Northumberland, the Reverend David Flavell has put up giant TV screens in the Trinity Methodist Church so his congregation can watch England matches en masse, in a smoke and alcohol-free "family friendly" atmosphere.
9 June 2010
BBC News
Churches disappointed by weak commitments on nuclear disarmament
An alliance of nine UK Churches has expressed disappointment at the failure of nuclear weapons states to agree deadlines for actions on nuclear disarmament.
29 May 2010
Ekklesia
England's World Cup games to be screened at Trinity Methodist Church
Trinity Methodist Church at Hexham will be showing games on a big screen, taking the opportunity to also hold a number of World Cup-themed services and also to raise money for a charity in South Africa, where the tournament is being staged.
28 May 2010
The Journal
Making Your Phone A Little More Methodist
New Greenbelt partners The Methodist Church are a resourceful bunch, and have released their own app for the iPhone.
27 May 2010
Greenbelt Blog
Quinton Methodist Church branded the 'biggest and best yet'
THIS year’s Quinton Methodist Church Arts and Craft Festival has been declared ‘the biggest and best yet’ by the organisers
27 May 2010
Halesowen News
Methodist leader vows to adopt all-island role
The incoming president of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev Paul Kingston, is a Co Cork man and a pastoral minister in Limerick.
26 May 2010
News Letter
Methodists lead the way by phone
The Methodist Church is believed to be the first mainstream denomination in the UK to launch an iPhone application.
21 May 2010
Church Times
Methodist Church Launches iPhone App
The UK's Methodist Church has announced the launch of their first app for iPhone and iPod touch. Click here for more.
19 May 2010
TechNews.Am
Methodists hope Greenbelt partnership will strengthen ecumenical relations
The Methodist Church and Greenbelt festival have come together in a new three-year partnership that will see the Church increase its profile within the ecumenical community.
18 May 2010
Christianity Today
Methodist Church snubs festival boycott
The Methodist Church has ignored calls from conservative Christians to boycott the Greenbelt Christian festival by announcing a three-year partnership with Greenbelt.
18 May 2010
Interfaith
Worshippers lay foundations for new Clapton Methodist Church
More than a hundred worshippers celebrated the start of building work on the new Clapton Methodist Church with a stone laying ceremony on Friday afternoon (May 14).
18 May 2010
Hackney Gazette
Methodist parish celebrates 200th anniversary
Born in a barn 200 years ago, Methodism in Freckleton has come a long way since.
18 May 2010
beta.lep.co.uk
U.K. Methodist Church Offers Daily Prayer iPhone App
According to the BBC, the Methodist Church in England has just launched its very own app for the iPhone and iPod Touch, reportedly making it the first denomination in the country to take its scripture to the iTunes Store.
17 May 2010
Switched.com
UK Methodist Church Offers Daily Prayer iPhone App
According to the BBC, the Methodist Church in England has just launched its very own app for the iPhone and iPod Touch, reportedly making it the first denomination in the country to take its scripture to the iTunes Store.
17 May 2010
eckiller.com
methoApp : the methodist church into the 21st century mobile technology
The Methodist Church has become the first major denomination in Britain to launch its own application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
17 May 2010
Christian Portal News
Methodist Church backs Greenbelt in face of boycott
The Methodist Church has announced it is to be the Greenbelt festival's third major partner, flying in the face of a proposed boycott by a conservative Christian groups who claims the event is being 'gayified'.
17 May 2010
Ekklesia
The Methodist Church launches iPhone app
It uses the ‘Word in Time Bible’ study course which is authored by a different person every week in order to offer a unique reflection on the day’s chosen passage.
17 May 2010
The Telegraph
Methodist Church Launches iPhone App
The UK's Methodist Church has announced the launch of their first app for iPhone and iPod touch.
17 May 2010
Telenewswire.com
Methodist Church launches app for iPhone 
The Methodist Church has become the first major denomination in Britain to launch its own application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
16 May 2010
BBC News
Methodist Church launches app for iPhone
The Methodist Church has become the first major denomination in Britain to launch its own application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
16 May 2010
ukwirednews.com
UK Methodists gets their message across… by iPhone
The Methodist Church becomes the first major denomination in Britain to launch its own iPhone application.
15 May 2010
Make Message
Surf’s up for church missionaries on the beach at Polzeath
The success of the Fresh Expressions model, an initiative by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York with the Methodist Council, is such that it is now being followed by the United Reformed Church, Church of Scotland and Church Army, among others.
15 May 2010
The Times
Methodists release app
The Methodist Church is reaching out to tech-savvy believers. It's created an iPhone application where users can access daily bibles studies and prayers.
12 may 2010
Premier Radio
Go-ahead for £780,000 project
Methodists are to ebgin a mjor fundraising drive after planners approved a £780,000 scheme to revamp a well-known 19th centruy church.
10 May 2010
Teesdale Mecury
Methodist app now available on App Store
The Methodist Church has announced the launch of their first app for iPhone and iPod touch. The Methodist App enables people to view daily bible studies, prayers and news from the Church.
11 May 2010
Insprie Magazine
Official Methodist Church iPhone app launched
At the risk of sounding like an advert for iPhone apps, here's another worthy of attention. The Methodist Church of Great Britain has launched an app.
11 May 2010
The Church Mouse
Labour grab three more seats from Tories
Councillor Reid, a recently retired Methodist minister, said: “I am delighted. It brings Eccleshill back to having three Lib Dems. The people of Eccleshill know what they get from Lib Dem councillors and in the circumstances I am glad to be elected as a Lib Dem, I will be accountable as a Lib Dem and I will serve them as a Lib Dem.”
8 May 2010
Telegraph and Argus
Website launched for young Methodists
Young Methodists are being invited to change the world, one step at a time, by joining a new website launched by the Church.
6 May 2010
Community Newswire
UK heads to polls to cast votes in General Election
A voter leaves the polling station at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, central London, shortly after voting started across the UK in the General Election.
6 May 2010
Christian Today
Archbishop Vincent Nichols praises MPs’ expenses investigation
He praised the leaders’ debate held by Citizens UK in Westminster Methodist Hall on Monday as the most interesting moment in the election campaign, as he claimed that religious believers will have a “crucial part” to play in renewing the country.
5 May 2010
The Telegraph
Kings Langley Methodist Church celebrates anniversary
More than a hundred visitors have turned out at a church in Kings Langley to help mark its 75th anniversary.
4 May 2010
Topix Local News
St. Andrew’s URC & Methodist Church
Sunday 9 May is Christian Aid Sunday marking the start of the Annual Christian Aid week.The Family Worship and Junior Church service will be at10:30am.
4 May 2010
Rochdale News
Hiroshima mayor: now's the time to end nuclear weapons
Endorsing a campaign by UK Churches, Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba of Hiroshima has stressed the crucial role of British citizens in ridding the world of nuclear weapons.
3 May 2010
Inspire Magazine
The fight to be next Rossendale and Darwen MP
At Longholme Methodist Church in Rawtenstall, more than 200 people are drinking tea and talking politics. It is the interval at a hustings debate between the three main candidates.
1 May 2010
Lancashire Telegraph
Hiroshima mayor backs churches' bid to end nuclear weapons
Endorsing a campaign by UK churches, Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba of Hiroshima has stressed the crucial role of British citizens alongside others in helping to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
30 April 2010
Ekklesia
Trinity Methodist Church
Sunday morning's service at 10.30am on 2 May will be led by one of our local preachers, Mr Dean Sherriff. The evening service will take place at 6.00pm.
27 April 2010
Rochdale News
Burned cross is focal point in Methodist church 
Trinity Methodist church has been newly restored and rededicated after an arson attack which destroyed the sanctuary, in December 2008.
26 April 2010
BBC News
West Norfolk church hustings draws big crowd
Around 160 people, ranging from teenagers to old age pensioners, attended a hustings for the parliamentary candidates standing in the South West Norfolk constituency, held on Sunday April 25 at Downham Market’s Methodist Church.
26 April 2010
Network West Norfolk
UKIP candidate omitted from church hustings debate
A UK Independence Party candidate has been blocked from being allowed to take to the stage in a church hustings debate.
25 April 2010
BBC News
Please don’t forget Haiti, says Wirral Methodist minister Reverend Marcus Torchon
IT was an earthquake which devastated the Caribbean nation of Haiti, kil
ling around 230,000 people and injuring about 300,000. Reverend Marcus Torchon, who, for four days, feared his mother and two sisters were among the dead, says: “I think it
could be another 10 years before Haiti gets to where it should be.
20 April 2010
Liverpool Echo
Methodists working hard for Haiti relief and development
Three months on from the catastrophic earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince, British Methodists are continuing to put money and support into the vital relief effort in Haiti.
16 April 2010
Ekklesia
Modern methodist swaps pulpit for the microphone
Being a church minister in 2010 is "one of the most exciting times in history" according to Reverend Steve Wild, chairman of Cornwall Methodist District.
13 April 2010
Thisisdevon.co.uk
Music - April 15 onwards
Chester: Lunchtime concert featuring Emily Jeffcott (piano) at Wesley Methodist Church at 12.45pm. Ring 01244 379275. Retiring collection.
13 April 2010
Chester Chronicle
Bill to stop vulture funds using UK courts gets royal assent
A clampdown on so-called vulture funds that use the UK courts to prey on some of the world's poorest nations today made it into law as a surprising beneficiary of the pre-election wash-up process.
The Guardian
8 April 2010
Farewell to nukes
Sir, We warmly welcome the signing of the new Start pact yesterday, which reflects a commitment on the part of the governments of Russia and the United States to reduce their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.
The Times
8 April 2010
Caste discrimination a step closer to being outlawed in the UK
The Methodist Church has welcomed an amendment to the Equality Bill which will enable the Government to make caste-based discrimination illegal in the UK.
7 April 2010
Christianity Today
Celebrate God in the here and now, says Methodist President 
The President of the Methodist Conference is inviting Christians to celebrate the risen Lord and his love in action in their lives today.
Christian Today
4 April 2010
Methodists document Abbey Road’s fundraising session for Haiti victims
The aftermath of the Haiti earthquake disaster may be slipping from the media radar, but fundraising for the victims and for rebuilding the country is still going strong.
Sloppy Noodle
29 March 2010
Churches celebrate as UK votes for cluster munitions ban
Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Church leaders have welcomed the passing of the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act in parliament yesterday (23 March).
24 March 2010
Ekklesia
Rugby fans don the Shirts of Hurt
Two Swindon Methodist ministers have been spreading the word wearing the rugby shirts of their arch rivals.
22 March 2010
Swindon Advertiser
RNLI support from Burnham-on-Sea Methodists
The Burnham-on-Sea Methodist church congregation hold regular Saturday fund-raising coffee mornings. Starting in December 2008, they have given up the third Saturday of each month, to Burnham RNLI supporters to organise their own coffee events.
22 March 2010
RNLI
Help for Historic Places of Worship
Most listed places of worship are Church of England (85%). Others are Catholic parish churches, Methodist, Baptist, United Reformed Church and other Nonconformist chapels, Quaker meeting houses, synagogues, mosques, temples and gurdwaras as well as a number of buildings now used by faith groups but previously built as schools, cinemas or shops.
22 March 2010
Aboutmyarea.co.uk
Methodist Church hopes to strengthen mission with new heritage guide
The Methodist Church hopes a new book on its history will boost the mission of the Church.
22 March 2010
Christian Today
Report recommends tighter formula for executive pay
“It is relative pay that concerned us,” said the chief executive of the Methodist Central Finance Board, Bill Seddon. “Investors should try to judge whether those at the bottom are being treated fairly. In the 1970s, chief executives were being paid around ten times the average salary of their workers; that has gone up to around 100 times today.”
19 March 2010
Church Times
Welcome centre seeks donations to secure future
A POPULAR meeting point for residents in the Over Ward is being relaunched, but is appealing for funds to secure its future. The Welcome, on Longridge, has been running for 13 years, but organisers have decided it is time to make some subtle changes. First launched by Knutsford Methodist Church, the centre and cafe is run by 25 volunteers under the stewardship of manager Mike Fisher.
19 Match 2010
Knutsford Guardian
TV PRESENTER BACKS METHODIST HERITAGE GUIDE
Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, presenter of the BBC's The History of Christianity series, has endorsed a free guide to 100 Methodist sites of historic importance, launched by the Methodist Church today.
17 March 2010
Community Newswire
Taizé Brother Paulo on UK visit
Hundreds of people gathered in Hinde Street Methodist Church in London`s West End on Friday evening, to join Brother Paulo from the Taizé community for a special Lenten Prayer around the Cross in the Taizé style.
15 March 2010
Independent Catholic News
Anglican and Methodist leaders back regional support for fresh expressions
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and General Secretary of the Methodist Church, Rev Dr Martyn Atkins backed the development of regional support teams for fresh expressions of church.
13 March 2010
Christian Today
Thousands of people have made savings through EcoTeams – now it’s your turn
EcoTeams are small groups of people like you, working together to find ways to save gas, electricity and water. Joining an EcoTeam is free and open to anyone in Redhill and Merstham aged 18 upwards. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 24th March, from 7.30pm, at the Redhill Methodist Church & Centre, Gloucester Road.
13 March 2010
Redhillcouncillors.co.uk
Free Churches question whether BNP should be allowed to stand in elections
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the United Reformed Church and the Methodist Church in Britain have questioned whether the BNP should be allowed to stand as a party in the General Election.
13 March 2010
Ekklesia
Archbishop and Methodist General Secretary give backing to FEASTs
Addressing a national conference looking at the way ahead for fresh expressions of church, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and General Secretary of the Methodist Church, Rev Dr Martyn Atkins (left) backed the development of regional support teams.
12 March 2010
Inspire Magazine
Young brass band players are wanted
A new brass band for youngsters is set to be launched in Bolton. Young musicians keen to play for the newly-formed Kearsley Youth Brass Band have been invited to a meeting later this month. The band will be based at the refurbished Kearsley Mount Methodist Church Conference Centre.
12 March 2010
The Bolton News
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Newbury Methodist Church coffee morning. Bacon rolls, cakes and bric-a-brac, in aid of West Berkshire Autistic Society. Wesley Hall, Northbrook Street, 10am.
11 March 2010
NewburyToday.co.uk
Churches have mixed view on gay age of consent
There has been a mixed reaction from Guernsey's church leaders to proposals to bring down the gay age of consent. It is currently 18 and politicians are debating later this month whether it should be changed to 16, the same as for heterosexuals, on equality grounds. The leader of the Methodist Church in Guernsey David Hart said he supported the proposed change.
10 March 2010
BBC News
Worshippers from throughout the Leigh area packed into a colourful Kingsleigh Methodist Church to celebrate the annual World Day of Prayer Unity Service.
10 March 2010
Leigh Journal
Ghana party for ‘love and unity’
The high commissioner of Ghana’s visit to the town may have been delayed but it didn’t stop members of Ghana Association Reading (GAR) celebrating the country’s 53rd year of independence. Families gathered at Wesley Methodist Church in Queens Road on Sunday night to celebrate the anniversary of the country’s Independence Day.
10 March 2010
Get Reading
Churches urge public to back Trident plea
Church leaders are urging people to sign an online petition calling for controversial plans to spend £100billion on replacing the Trident nuclear system to be scrapped. The Church of Scotland has teamed up with faith groups including the Church of England, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church to lobby politicians at Westminster not to replace the submarine missile at its base on the Clyde.
9 March 2010
The Press and Journal
Parents of younger children in the Yeovil area are being offered free training that will give them the skills to plan and take their own child’s birthday party. This training will be offered by the SHINE charity at a low cost way of providing a great party during an economic downturn, and will give parents practical skills that can help them in voluntary or paid work. There are eight places available and the course will be based at St Mark’s Methodist Church in Chelston Road, aiming to attract parents from the local communities.
9 March 2010
Yoevil Express
Fairtrade trail, farm, craft and evensong events
Churches together in Sheringham will be holding an Easter Activities afternoon on Saturday 27th March from 1.30pm to 4.00pm at St Andrews Methodist Church.
9 March 2010
Norwich and Norfolk Christian Community Website
Churches push for government to enforce workers’ rights
Britain's main Free Churches are joining with charities, unions and campaign groups to lobby for a fairer deal for the country's 3.5 million workers.
8 March 2010
Ekklesia
Ten Top things to do - Mon Mar 08 2010
Looking for something to do in and around Sheffield this weekend? Check out our 10 top things - plus other ideas for the next few days.
8 March 2010
Sheffield Telegraph
We talk as we tour the estate. He takes me to a project run by the local Methodist church, with card games for the elderly, and a club for young people.
8 March 2010
The Independent
Churches campaign for nuclear free world
An alliance of nine British Churches has joined the World Council of Churches in calling on governments to drastically reduce their nuclear arsenals.
5 March 2010
Christian Today
Gay activists welcome vote on religious civil partnerships
Gay rights activists on Wednesday welcomed a vote in the Lords to lift the ban on homosexuals and lesbians holding religious civil partnership ceremonies in churches.
Rachel Lampard, spokeswoman for the Methodist Church, called the amendment "permissive" because churches would still be able to choose whether to hold such ceremonies. The legislation would not require them to do so, she said. "The amendment allows churches the liberty to choose," she said in a statement. "If the amendment forms part of the final Bill to be passed, there would still be many legal issues to be addressed."
3 March 2010
Reuters
Ballynure bowlers organise charity service
Ballynure Methodist Church was the venue on February 28, for a special charity service sponsored by the local bowling club led by its present chairman, Hubert Greer.
3 March 2010
Newtownabbey Times
Discovery is a key part of Methodist Church history
The discovery of a key piece of history at a Teesdale church has unlocked an administrator's desire to unearth more of the religious building's past.
2 March 2010
Teesdale Mecury
Church offers great support to the community
Good works: It has been interesting to read comments on church involvement in the community by Fred Hall. It does go unnoticed because the Christian way should be not to boast of charity work. Action for children is supported almost entirely by the Methodist churches.
2 March 2010
The Sentinel
Kings Langley Methodist Church to hold photography competition to mark anniversary
A Methodist church in Kings Langley is to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a photography competition.
25 February 2010
Watford Observer
Kings Langley Methodist Church to host daffodil fayre
A Daffodil Fayre is to be held at the Kings Langley Methodist Church Hall. On Saturday, March 6, flowers will be in full bloom at the church based in Hempstead Road, Kings Langley.
25 February 2010
Watford Observer
In the running to win that £100,000 is the All-in-One group of Tackley, one of 14 groups out of 100 in the final head-to-head contest. Just being shortlisted has earned them £137,000 worth of energy-saving equipment and advice.
Now the group is planning to install solar panels on the roof of that shop, which is in the same building as the village hall, to power both village churches: Church of England and Methodist.
25 february 2010
Witney Gazette
Methodists help struggling Cumbria flood victims
A Methodist fundraising appeal has raised more than £70,000 for victims of the Cumbria floods.
25 February 2010
Community Newswire
Hemsby couple celebrate 60 year marriage
It may not have been the ideal start, but for one couple celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary a forgetful vicar wasn't going to get in the way of a long and happy marriage. When Peggy Watson was about to walk down the aisle at Hemsby Methodist Church she hadn't bargained that the man due to wed her to Stanley, now 85, would still be digging his garden.
25 February 2010
Yarmouth Mecury
Churches highlight The Big Swap in Fairtrade Fortnight
Churches across the UK are gearing up to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 and will stage a host of fun and thought-provoking events ranging from film evenings to debates and Mad Hatter’s tea parties to concerts.
20 February 2010
Inspire Magazine
Archbishop of Wales condemns detention of children in immigration removal centres
The Archbishop of Wales has joined fellow clergy and other public figures to condemn the incarceration of children at immigration removal centres.
20 February 2010
Wales Online.co.uk
On Monday, children at Bracknell Methodist Church holiday club watched a performance and demonstration of Street Feet choreography before getting the chance to learn some moves at 2 Street Feet Dance workshops.
20 February 2010
Street Feet Dance.co.uk
Methodist pasty lunch in Helston raises £1,900 for Shelterbox
Crowds gathered at Helston Methodist church hall to support ShelterBox and a tasty lunch.
19 February 2010
ThisIsTheWestCounty.co.uk
SIR – We are writing to express our grave concern at the findings of Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the Children’s Commissioner, on children detained at Yarl’s Wood (report, February 17).
19 February 2010
The Telegraph
The Canteloube Wind Trio presented an interesting and varied programme at their concert at Trinity Methodist Church.
18 February 2010
Basingstoke Gazette
Start fairtrade fortnight with an ethical cuppa
